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HighNHTSA·23V076000·Announced 2023-02-13

Subaru Recalls 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX for Air Bag Defect

Subaru is recalling 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX vehicles because previously replaced passenger air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bag) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential injury without confirmed fatalities or hospitalizations.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX vehicles. This recall applies to vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.

An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, which increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Dealers will inspect the passenger inflator and, if necessary, install a new inflator kit free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU IMPREZA, WRX
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
130

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • IMPREZA
  • WRX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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