You may be aware of recent reports about recalls involving air bags supplied by Takata. Ten different car companies, including Subaru, are affected. No Subaru vehicle has driver's front air bags supplied by Takata. However, the passenger front air bags in approximately 88,000 Subaru vehicles sold in the U.S. are a part of the recall.
Certain vehicles among the models and model years listed below are affected.
2003, 2004 and 2005 model year Baja
2004 and 2005 model year Impreza (including WRX and STI)
2003, 2004 and 2005 model year Legacy
2003, 2004 and 2005 model year Outback
Not all vehicles within the models and model years listed above are involved.
To determine if your specific vehicle is affected by this or any other recall, click here and insert your 17 digit vehicle identification number (VIN) in the space provided. The VIN can be found on the vehicle itself on the driver's-side dashboard or on your vehicle registration. You can also check for recalls using by your VIN on Safercar.gov, a website of the National Highway Safety Administration.
If your Subaru is affected by an air bag recall, you should avoid seating occupants in the right front passenger seat until recall repairs are performed. If you have not already received a notice from Subaru with instructions on how to obtain repairs, you should receive one soon. If you have any questions, please contact us or our National Customer Contact Center by phone at 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783).
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