Subaru Legacy, Outback: Air bags — knee bolster

Affects Subaru Legacy, Outback · 2017 — about 54 vehicles.

The hazard

If the knee guard is not properly attached and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to properly restrain the driver's lower body in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the knee guard welding on each vehicle's steering beam, replacing the beam as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTL-72.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational