Subaru has issued a recall for over 118,000 vehicles because of a defective sensor that could stop air bags from working in a crash, as announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Tuesday.
118,723 of Subaru's 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy cars are part of the recall. documents The NHTSA mentioned that a component in the sensors of the car’s occupant detection system might crack and cause a short circuit, potentially preventing the front passenger air bag from activating in an accident.
Subaru said The company has acknowledged 23 technical reports and 253 warranty claims related to the problems, but stated that no injuries have been reported due to this issue.
Car dealers will replace the sensor on the front passenger seat at no cost, and eligible owners will receive notification letters in May, according to the NHTSA.
During the production of the affected vehicles, it is possible that the car’s occupant detection system used deformed circuit boards, leading to a cracked capacitor. This could result in moisture entering the capacitor over time, leading to a short circuit, Subaru explained.
Subaru mentioned that if a short circuit occurs in a vehicle, the airbag warning lamp will turn on, and the “front passenger’s front airbag OFF indicator” will also illuminate.
In recent months, several vehicle models have been recalled due to airbag issues. In February, Honda recalled more than 750,000 vehicles because of faulty weight sensors, and the week prior, Toyota advised owners of older models of Corolla and RAV4 vehicles to stop driving them due to an airbag problem. Last December, Toyota recalled approximately 1 million vehicles due to potentially faulty airbags. Honda recalled more than 750,000 vehicles due to faulty weight sensors, and the week prior, Toyota advised owners of older models of Corolla and RAV4 vehicles to stop driving them due to a problem with air bags.Toyota advised owners of older models of Corolla and RAV4 vehicles to stop driving them due to a problem with air bags. Last December, Toyota recalled about 1 million vehicles for potentially having airbags that may not deploy.
The Hill reached out to Subaru for further comment. Subaru has recalled more than 118,000 vehicles due to a faulty sensor that can prevent air bags from deploying during a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Tuesday. The recall includes 118,723 of the automakers’ 2020-2022 Outback and Legacy cars, according to documents filed by the NHTSA on Tuesday. Authorities said a… about 1 million vehicles for potentially having airbags that may not deploy.
The Hill reached out to Subaru for further comment.
