VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN OCCUR AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE
— Recall Campaign #98V315000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN OCCUR AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE CONTACT OF THE TOW HOOKS WITH CURBS, DIPS, SPEEDBUMPS, POTHOLES, ETC.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 95,673 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98V315000
| Manufacturer: | Subaru of America, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | December 11, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98V315000 |
| Units affected: | 95,673 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN OCCUR AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE CONTACT OF THE TOW HOOKS WITH CURBS, DIPS, SPEEDBUMPS, POTHOLES, ETC.
- Consequeces:
- UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE FRONT TOW HOOKS.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 1, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).