Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger (24V227000)

WARNING: This page is about the Outback Limited XT, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 2024-03-22
Reference number: 24V227000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 24V227000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2020 SUBARU LEGACY

2020 SUBARU OUTBACK

2021 SUBARU LEGACY

2021 SUBARU OUTBACK

2022 SUBARU LEGACY

2022 SUBARU OUTBACK

Campaign No: 24V227000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 118723

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1900 JAN

SYSTEM

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may crack and short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Dealers will replace the ODS sensors on the front passenger seat, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed May 21, 2024. Owners will receive a second letter once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-24.

NOTES

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.