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Subaru - Occupant classification system fmvss 208
Official notice
5 Jun 2012
Last checked
5 Jun 2012
An official NHTSA notice concerns Subaru - Occupant classification system fmvss 208. Misinformation could lead to an increased risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions. Published 2012-06-05.
What to do now
Subaru will notify owners, and will mail corrected owners manuals, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 19, 2012. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Units affected
1,886
Recall number
WQB-38
Official notice
2012-06-05
The hazard
The hazard
Misinformation could lead to an increased risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: Subaru of America, Inc..
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Documents, notices & source
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