NHTSA recall 04V-274 (04V274000)

air bags recall reported June 9, 2004 - about 1,987 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V274000
Also written as: 04V-274
Manufacturer number: WWR02
Reported: June 9, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~1,987
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS IN CERTAIN VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN MAY NOT FULLY DEPLOY RAPIDLY ENOUGH WHEN ACTIVATED IN A SIDE IMPACT COLLISION. DURING A SIDE IMPACT TEST CONDUCTED BY THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY (IIHS), THE TEST RESULTS INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE IIHS TEST RESULTS AND THE RESULT OF SIDE IMPACT TESTS CONDUCTED BY FHI.

Why it is dangerous

THIS MAY RESULT IN FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INTENDED HEAD PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG MODULES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783. .

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-274 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Subaru Legacy - 2005

Subaru Outback - 2005

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