Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1133820 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | July 3, 2014 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Airbag |
| Production period | April 24, 2003 — February 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 539 units |
Defect
In the passenger-side airbag inflator, the propellant forming process during manufacturing is incorrect, or moisture-prevention measures applied after forming are insufficient, resulting in propellant of insufficient density being incorporated into some units. During airbag deployment, internal inflator pressure rises abnormally, causing the inflator housing to rupture and fragment. In the worst case, this may cause a vehicle fire or injure occupants.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the affected inflator with a known-good unit.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TA-BL5 | LEGACY | BL5-002003 — BL5-002369 |
| TA-BP5 | LEGACY | BP5-002056 — BP5-005079 |
| UA-BP5 | LEGACY | BP5-002056 — BP5-005079 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
助手席用エアバッグのインフレータ（膨張装置）において、ガス発生剤の成型工程が不適切又は成型後の吸湿防止措置が不適切なため、密度が不足したガス発生剤が組み込まれたものがある。そのため、エアバッグ展開時にインフレータ内圧が異常上昇し、インフレータ容器が破損して飛び散り、出火したり乗員が負傷するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該インフレータを良品に交換する。
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=3003301