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Subaru - Occupant detection system may deactivate airbag
Official notice
3 Oct 2019
Last checked
3 Oct 2019
An official NHTSA notice concerns Subaru - Occupant detection system may deactivate airbag. If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash. Published 2019-10-03.
What to do now
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the ods sensor mat harness, free of charge. The recall began february 11, 2020. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wum-98.
Units affected
366,282
Recall number
WUM-98
Official notice
2019-10-03
The hazard
The hazard
If the connection loosens, the front passenger airbag may deactivate even though the seat is occupied, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger in the event of a crash.
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: Subaru of America, Inc..
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