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Subaru Outback Air Bags Safety Report | Sept 13, 2011



Reported on Sept 13, 2011


THE SENSOR TURNS OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN MY WIFE SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (5 FT, 4 INCHES, 110 LBS). IT WILL ALSO TURN OFF WHEN SHE SHIFTS HER SITTING POSITION. THE SENSOR WILL REMAIN OFF, REGARDLESS OF HOW SHE IS SITTING, FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME (80+ MILES) OR UNTIL I RESTART THE CAR. I SPOKE WITH TWO SUBARU DEALERS AND THEY SAID THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS ISSUE WITH LIGHTER PASSENGERS AND DON'T THING A RECALIBRATION WILL HELP DUE TO THE SENSOR'S SENSITIVITY. *TR
Make: Subaru
Model: Outback
Manufactured by: Subaru of America, Inc.
Year: 2011
Was a crash reported? N
Was an injury reported?
Was a death reported?
Was a fire reported? N
Location: ALLENDALE NJ
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 4S4BRBGC8B1
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Speed:
Number of cylinders: 4
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Vehicle fuel: GAS
Was a police report filed? N
Tire size:
Dealer name and location:
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