2013 SUBARU FORESTER RECALL - #20V003000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : PASSENGER SIDE : INFLATOR MODULE
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 SUBARU FORESTER |
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| Manufacturer |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
12/7/2007 - 11/20/2012 |
| Recalled on |
1/3/2020 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/7/2020 |
| # Affected |
111,562 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
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| Description |
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester, 2003-2006 Baja, 2004-2011 Impreza, 2004-2014 WRX (including STI), 2003-2014 Legacy and Outback, and 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles had their passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. |
| Consequences |
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Corrective action |
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Saab owners may contact the Saab Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKC-20. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for SEAT BELTS
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