NHTSA Recall 12V047000: Air bags: side/window
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 381 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Subaru Legacy.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V047000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WVZ-36 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | February 9, 2012 |
| Owner notification | February 21, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 legacy and outback vehicles, manufactured from december 1, 2011, through december 23, 2011. These vehicles may be equipped with side curtain air bags that contain an incorrect propellant mixture for the initiator component used, resulting in insufficient output of compressed gas.
Safety risk
The side curtain air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bag modules, free of february 21, 2012. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Notes
Subaru's recall number is wvz-36.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V047000
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.