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Forester MY2009-2012 and Impreza MY2008-2014 (including WRX & WRX STI) - extended recall

Official notice

29 Nov 2016

Last checked

29 Nov 2016

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Forester MY2009-2012 and Impreza MY2008-2014 (including WRX & WRX STI) - extended recall. In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality. Published 2016-11-29.

What to do now

Owners of affected vehicles should contact their local Subaru dealership or Subaru head office directly via the website at https://www.subaru.com.au/contact-us to arrange for a replacement airbag inflator free of charge. Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can also use Subaru's VIN look-up tool at https://www.subaru.com.au/recall or contact Subaru on 1300 550 994 or contact their preferred dealer. Alternatively, consumers can use their registration plate number to check if their vehicle is affected by going to http://www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au We also recommend you visit https://www.productsafety.gov.au/newsletter/subscribe to subscribe to receive updates about current and future recalls as they are published. Further information for consumers is available at: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall

Recall number

1c3e87c2-ea4d-4152-bf6c-374f59bd2687

Official notice

2016-11-29

The hazard

In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

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Affected products

Product 1

This recall was extended 12 November 2017 and 18 April 2018. Impreza MY2008-2014 (including WRX and WRX STI) vehicles equipped with a Takata front passenger airbag. Forester MY2009-2012 vehicles equipped with a Takata front passenger airbag. Campaign numbers SI0331, SI0394 and SI0435 Number of affected vehicles: Subaru Impreza MY2008-2014 - 55 628 vehicles Subaru Forester MY2009-2012 - 66 427 vehicles

Risk / hazard

In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

General product safety

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

1c3e87c2-ea4d-4152-bf6c-374f59bd2687

Classification

General product safety

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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