Subaru · United States · Crit
Subaru Legacy, Impreza +5 more: Air bags — inflator module
Affects Subaru Legacy, Impreza, Tribeca, Outback, Forester, B9 Tribeca, WRX · 2009–2013 — about 64K vehicles.
The hazard
An explosion of an inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the front seat passenger, driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
What to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is TKA-18.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational