Recall 19V910000

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Report Date

20191219

Component

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUX-09.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2016	SUBARU	OUTBACK
2017	SUBARU	OUTBACK

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.