EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Subaru “Forester” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1760/18
Summary
A defect in the gas generator of the front-seat passenger airbag leads to uncontrolled inflation. Metal fragments may be released when the airbag is activated, which can cause injury to passengers.
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Product
Passenger car — Subaru
- Brand
- Subaru
- Name / model
- Forester · Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0485*00 - 07, e13*2001/116*0982*00; Types: SHS, SH
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car. Company recall code: 201802
- Production dates: Vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2012 are affected.
What is the risk?
- A defect in the gas generator of the front-seat passenger airbag leads to uncontrolled inflation. Metal fragments may be released when the airbag is activated, which can cause injury to passengers.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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