| Make : SUBARU | Model : LEGACY | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19940201 - 19950731 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V315000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990601 | Date Received by ODI: 19981211 | Date Added to Database: 19981214 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 95673 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN OCCUR AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE CONTACT OF THE TOW HOOKS WITH CURBS, DIPS, SPEEDBUMPS, POTHOLES, ETC. |
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Consequence:
UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FRONT TOW HOOKS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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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