Subaru Legacy, Outback, Tribeca, Various years 2005-2011

Safety Related Recall for Passenger airbag replacement notification: You may have seen in recent media reports that over 53 million vehicles worldwide, across 14 different brands, have been affected by the Takata Airbag Recall, of which Subaru is one of them. Subaru of New Zealand wish to advise of a possible safety related issue with your Subaru. We have been advised by Fuji Heavy Industries the manufacturer of Subaru vehicles that Model Year MY 2005-2009 Legacy and Outback, and 2006-2011 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a Takata front passenger airbag SPI inflator with propellant wafers, may have an increased potential for moisture intrusion over time. This could make the inflator assembly prone to rupture during airbag deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Because of this, Subaru of New Zealand will conduct a Safety Related Recall on behalf of Fuji Heavy Industries through our nationwide authorised dealer network. The recall will involve replacement of the passenger airbag module in your Subaru. Due to the large number of vehicles requiring the replacement of the Takata Airbag Inflator worldwide there is very limited initial supply of replacement parts. Once we receive the parts for your vehicle, we will get in contact again with a procedure letter. When you receive the second letter confirming parts are in stock for your vehicle, it will provide information about contacting your local Authorised Subaru Dealer for the recall to be completed.