NHTSA Recall 07V043000: Air bags: frontal
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,004 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Subaru Forester.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V043000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WVC-13 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | February 12, 2007 |
| Owner notification | March 9, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air bag occupant detection system in the front passenger seat may have been pinched during production. Pinching of the wiring harness between the floor crossmember and the seat mounting bracket could result in a short circuit.
Safety risk
The passenger's front air bag could become disabled and may not deploy in the event of a crash increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Also an electrical short circuit could cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect to see if the wiring had been incorrectly routed under the seat bracket. If so, the dealer will repair any damaged wiring, reroute and secure the wiring harness in the correct location, and re-calibrate the occupant detection system as necessary. The recall began on march 9, 2007. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Notes
Subaru recall no. Wvc-13. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V043000
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.