NHTSA recall 19V910000
Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module
Subaru Outback
Reported Dec 19, 201946 vehicles affectedSubaru of America, Inc.Maker’s number WUX-09Built Aug 29, 2015 – Jun 28, 2017
The defect
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUX-09.