| Make : SUBARU | Model : LEGACY | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20031002 - 20040601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V274000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040611 | Date Received by ODI: 20040609 | Date Added to Database: 20040616 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: WWR02 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1987 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS IN CERTAIN VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN MAY NOT FULLY DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. DURING A SIDE IMPACT TEST CONDUCTED BY THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS), THE TEST RESULTS INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE IIHS TEST RESULTS AND THE RESULT OF SIDE IMPACT TESTS CONDUCTED BY FHI. |
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Consequence:
THIS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INTENDED HEAD PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. . |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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