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Subaru Outback Air Bags Safety Report | Nov 27, 2013



Reported on Nov 27, 2013


THE PASSENGER AIR IS DISABLED WHEN MY WIFE OR DAUGHTER SITS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. BOTH WEIGHT APPROXIMATELY 120 LBS. WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY IT WORKS AS DESIGNED BUT THAT MEANS MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER HAVE NO AIR BAG PROTECTION. SUBARU STATES THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM IN THE 2012 MODEL. THAT IS NO CONSOLATION TO ME. I READ THE AIR BAG SHOULD BE DISABLED FOR A 5TH PERCENTILE WOMEN WHICH IS 107 LBS. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE 2011 OUTBACK
Make: Subaru
Model: Outback
Manufactured by: Subaru of America, Inc.
Year: 2011
Was a crash reported? N
Was an injury reported? 0 person(s) were injured.
Was a death reported? 0 person(s) died.
Was a fire reported? N
Location: HUNTSVILLE AL
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 4S4BRBKC7B3
Mileage: 21000 miles.
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Was a police report filed? N
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