NHTSA Recall 04V274000: Air bags: side/window
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,987 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Subaru Legacy.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V274000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WWR02 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | June 9, 2004 |
| Owner notification | June 11, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
This may result in failure to provide the intended head protection, increasing the risk of injury to a seat occupant.
Remedy
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. .
Notes
Subaru recall no. Wwr02.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V274000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.