Tribeca MY2007-2013, Liberty MY2004-2009 and Outback MY2004-2009 - extended recall
Published 5 July 2016
Product
This recall was extended 12 November 2017 and 18 April 2018 (additional Tribeca vehicles only). Tribeca MY2007-2013 vehicles fitted with a Takata front passenger airbag (Campaign numbers SI0351, SI0394 and SI0435) Liberty MY2004-2009 vehicles fitted with a Takata front passenger airbag (Campaign number SI0350) Outback MY2004-2009 vehicles fitted with a Takata front passenger airbag (Campaign number SI0350) Number of affected vehicles: Subaru Tribeca MY2007-2013 (campaigns SI0351, SI0394, SI0435) - 9 443 vehicles Subaru Liberty MY2004-2009 and Subaru Outback MY2004-2009 (campaign SI0350) - 73 837 vehicles
Why it was recalled
Airbag inflator: As it gets older, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can cause the airbag inflator propellant to degrade. If an affected vehicle is involved in a collision triggering the airbag, the metal inflator housing may explode/rupture under too much internal pressure.
Hazard
In the event that a defective airbag inflator ruptures, metal fragments may propel out through the airbag cushion towards the vehicle occupants causing serious injury or fatality.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.