NHTSA recall 23V-076 (23V076000)
air bags recall reported February 13, 2023 - about 130 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V076000
- Also written as
- 23V-076
- Manufacturer number
- WRF-23
- Reported
- February 13, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~130
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2004-2005 Impreza and WRX vehicles that received replacement front passenger air bag inflators under a previous recall. The replacement air bag inflators may have been installed incorrectly.
Why it is dangerous
An incorrectly installed inflator may not properly inflate the passenger air bag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRF-23.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-076 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.