If the ODS deactivates, the front passenger air bag will be turned off and the front passenger air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification

Date Announced

JUL 01, 2015

Vehicles Affected

30,348

Subaru Recall #

WQT-55

NHTSA Campaign #

15V419000

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012 model year Subaru Impreza 4-Door and Station Wagon vehicles (except WRX/STI models) manufactured April 21, 2011, to February 16, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may deactivate if a front seat passenger operates a device that is plugged into the power outlet such as a music player or cell phone, or touches a metal part of the vehicle such as the forward/rearward seat adjuster lever.

Actions

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Occupant Control Unit with a modified one, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQT-55.

Documents (14)

• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Remedy Instructions and TSB - NUMBER: WQT-55 DATE: August 2015
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - August 5, 2015 UPDATE Subaru Recall Campaign: WQT‐55 Occupant Detection System
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - New Subaru Recall Campaign: WQT‐55 Occupant Detection System
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-2
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-3