NHTSAAIR BAGS
Subaru of America, Inc. - Air Bag May Not Deploy
Published: March 22, 2024Recall ID: 24V227000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
Affected Products
Air Bag May Not Deploy
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Air Bag May Not Deploy |
| Nhtsa id | 24V227000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V227000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash. |
| Completion rate | 53.89 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed February 3, 2025. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24. |
| Consequence summary | An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | WRA-24 |
| Potentially affected | 118723 |
| Report received date | 2024-03-22T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |