Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1111450 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | July 20, 2004 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Airbag |
| Production period | February 12, 1997 — November 19, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 67,806 units |
Defect
In the driver-side airbag control unit, the solder connection on the internal shock wave sensor was improperly made. The solder joint may develop a crack, causing the airbag warning lamp to illuminate. If an impact is then applied to the vehicle — such as striking the horn with significant force or passing over a deep depression in the road — the airbag may deploy unexpectedly.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, verify the control unit serial number. Units identified as subject to this recall must be replaced with a conforming unit. Because full supply of conforming units will take time, an interim measure will be implemented: owners will be notified of precautions to observe when the airbag warning lamp is illuminated, and vehicles with the warning lamp lit will be prioritized for replacement.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 20 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| E-BD2 | LEGACY | BD2-007978 — BD2-010914 |
| E-BD3 | LEGACY | BD3-006689 — BD3-008665 |
| E-BD4 | LEGACY | BD4-007182 — BD4-008245 |
| E-BD5 | LEGACY | BD5-023522 — BD5-031657 |
| E-BD9 | LEGACY | BD9-005470 — BD9-007266 |
| E-BG2 | LEGACY | BG2-002503 — BG2-004437 |
| E-BG3 | LEGACY | BG3-027336 — BG3-032140 |
| E-BG4 | LEGACY | BG4-017283 — BG4-020862 |
| E-BG5 | LEGACY | BG5-207325 — BG5-291011 |
| E-BG9 | LEGACY | BG9-075728 — BG9-098058 |
| E-BGA | LEGACY | BGA-007432 — BGA-009097 |
| E-BGC | LEGACY | BGC-008815 — BGC-010219 |
| E-GC1 | IMPREZA | GC1-023103 — GC1-024283 |
| E-GC2 | IMPREZA | GC2-003501 — GC2-004052 |
| E-GC8 | IMPREZA | GC8-061815 — GC8-070426 |
| E-GF1 | IMPREZA | GF1-025707 — GF1-035269 |
| E-GF2 | IMPREZA | GF2-011204 — GF2-016704 |
| E-GF5 | IMPREZA | GF5-005105 — GF5-006752 |
| E-GF6 | IMPREZA | GF6-047001 — GF6-048912 |
| E-GF8 | IMPREZA | GF8-040407 — GF8-045191 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
運転者席のエアバッグ装置において、コントロールユニット内部の衝撃波センサに半田不 良のものがあるため、半田部にクラックが入りエアバッグ警告灯が点灯することがある。 そのため、そのままの状態でホーンを非常に強く叩く又は深いくぼみを通過するなどの衝 撃が加わった場合に、エアバッグが展開するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、コントロールユニットの製造番号を確認し、対象のものはコントロールユニット を良品と交換する。良品の全数供給に時間を要するため、暫定措置として、エアバッグ警 告灯点灯時の注意事項を送付するとともに、エアバッグ警告灯が点灯しているものから順 次良品と交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000798