The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Air Bags — Side/Window

Date Announced
FEB 09, 2012
Vehicles Affected
381
Subaru Recall #
WVZ-36
NHTSA Campaign #
12V047000
Summary
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 Legacy and outback vehicles, manufactured from December 1, 2011, through December 23, 2011. These vehicles may be equipped with side curtain air bags that contain an incorrect propellant mixture for the initiator component used, resulting in insufficient output of compressed gas.
Actions
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bag modules, free of February 21, 2012. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
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