Subaru · United States · Crit
Subaru Outback, Baja +4 more: Air bags — inflator module
Affects Subaru Outback, Baja, Legacy, Impreza, Forester, Tribeca · 2003–2011 — about 302K vehicles.
The hazard
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
What to do
Subaru will notify their owners. General Motors will notify Saab owners. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Saab owners may contact GM at 1-800-955-9007. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-16.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational