Recall 23V076000: Subaru Impreza, Subaru WRX
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary
The problem. Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
The risk. An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix. Dealers will inspect the passenger inflator and if necessary, install a new inflator kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRF-23.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V076000
- Manufacturer campaign
- WRF-23
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Report received
- February 13, 2023
- Owners notified
- March 15, 2023
- Units affected
- 130
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.