Current:Home > BackSubaru recalls nearly 119,000 vehicles over air bag problem-DB Wealth Institute B2 Expert Reviews
Subaru recalls nearly 119,000 vehicles over air bag problem
View Date:2024-12-25 01:19:55
Subaru has recalled 118,723 vehicles because a sensor may short circuit, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
The recall covers the Japanese automaker's 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy models. An air bag malfunction would increase the chance of a passenger suffering injury in an accident, Subaru said in recall documents submitted last week to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
No injuries have been reported to Subaru related to the air bag issue, the company said.
The affected Legacy and Outback vehicles have a sensor that detects when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. That sensor is connected to the vehicle's Occupant Detection System (ODS). Subaru said that an outside company hired to make the ODS may have used faulty circuit boards inside the system, the company said in its recall notice.
Having a cracked circuit board allows moisture to leak in and can eventually cause a short circuit, Subaru said. When a short circuit happens, the vehicle will not detect if someone is in the passenger seat.
If there's a possible short circuit, the dashboard on the Outback or Legacy will alert drivers and the "airbag system warning lamp will illuminate, the front passenger's frontal airbag OFF indicator will illuminate and the front passenger airbag may not deploy in certain crashes as designed," the recall states.
Subaru said it will replace the ODS sensors free of charge for Outback and Legacy owners who take their vehicle to a dealership. The company plans to notify dealerships about the recall and replacements on Wednesday.
Subaru owners with questions about the recall can contact the company at (844) 373-6614 and mention recall number WRA-24. Owners can also contact NHTSA at (888)327-4236.
The sensor problem at Subaru is the latest in a recent string of vehicle recalls in recent months. Last week, Hyundai and Kia recalled a combined 147,110 vehicles because a part inside the cars may stop charging their batteries. Earlier this month, General Motors recalled nearly 820,000 pickup trucks because of a glitch that could cause the tailgate to open unexpectedly.
In January, Ford recalled about 1.9 million Ford Explorer SUVs because the windshield trim panels could fly off while the vehicle is traveling at highway speeds.
- In:
- Subaru
Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. He previously worked as a reporter for the Omaha World-Herald, Newsday and the Florida Times-Union. His reporting primarily focuses on the U.S. housing market, the business of sports and bankruptcy.
TwitterveryGood! (4)
Related
- Catholic bishops urged to boldly share church teachings — even unpopular ones
- Afghan farmers lose income of more than $1 billion after the Taliban banned poppy cultivation
- Women’s lawsuit accuses Kansas City, Kansas, of allowing police corruption to thrive for years
- Appeals court pauses Trump gag order in 2020 election interference case
- NASCAR Cup Series Championship race 2024: Start time, TV, live stream, odds, lineup
- Tola sets NYC Marathon course record to win men’s race; Hellen Obiri of Kenya takes women’s title
- Colorado football players get back some items stolen from Rose Bowl locker room
- Offshore wind projects face economic storm. Cancellations jeopardize Biden clean energy goals
- Shocked South Carolina woman walks into bathroom only to find python behind toilet
- Usher mourns friend and drummer Aaron Spears, who died at 47: 'The joy in every room'
Ranking
- Get Your Home Holiday-Ready & Decluttered With These Storage Solutions Starting at $14
- Defeat of Florida increases buyout of Arkansas coach Sam Pittman by more than $5 million
- Some houses are being built to stand up to hurricanes and sharply cut emissions, too
- Lisa Vanderpump Makes Rare Comment About Kyle Richards' Separation Amid Years-Long Feud
- Joey Logano wins Phoenix finale for 3rd NASCAR Cup championship in 1-2 finish for Team Penske
- Succession star Alan Ruck crashes into Hollywood pizza restaurant
- Supreme Court agrees to hear case over ban on bump stocks for firearms
- Large carnivore ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant talks black bears and gummy bears
Recommendation
-
Why the US celebrates Veterans Day and how the holiday has changed over time
-
Virginia school board elections face a pivotal moment as a cozy corner of democracy turns toxic
-
Judge dismisses challenge to New Hampshire’s provisional voting law
-
French power supplier says technician killed as it battles damage from Storm Ciarán
-
Taylor Swift Becomes Auntie Tay In Sweet Photo With Fellow Chiefs WAG Chariah Gordon's Daughter
-
Skeleton marching bands and dancers in butterfly skirts join in Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade
-
Humanoid robots are here, but they’re a little awkward. Do we really need them?
-
US, Arab countries disagree on need for cease-fire; Israeli strikes kill civilians: Updates