| Air Bag Loc Curtain | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Air Bag Loc Seat Cushion | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Air Bag Loc Side | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Displacement C C | 2500.0 |
| Displacement C I | 152.55936023683 |
| Displacement L | 2.5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Drive Type | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Engine H P | 175 |
| Engine Model | U5 |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| G V W R | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) |
| Make | SUBARU |
| Manufacturer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC |
| Model | Outback |
| Year | 2017 |
| Plant City | LAFAYETTE |
| Plant Company Name | SIA |
| Made In | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant State | INDIANA |
| Seat Belts All | Manual |
| Series2 | Wagon body style |
| Transmission Style | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
| Trim | Base |
| Vehicle Descriptor | 4S4BSAAC*H3 |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine | 2.5L U5 |
SUMMARY
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.
CONSEQUENCE
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
REMEDY
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
MANUFACTURER NOTES
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SUMMARY
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.
CONSEQUENCE
If the knee guard is not properly attached and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to properly restrain the driver's lower body in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
REMEDY
If the knee guard is not properly attached and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to properly restrain the driver's lower body in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
MANUFACTURER NOTES
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SUMMARY
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outback vehicles manufactured June 20, 2016, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs, and the right stabilizer clamp.
CONSEQUENCE
If any of the front brake caliper, wheel hub or stabilizer clamp attaching bolts loosen or detach, the related components would also become loose and may detach possibly making the vehicle unstable and reducing the braking capability. These conditions would increase the risk of a crash.
REMEDY
If any of the front brake caliper, wheel hub or stabilizer clamp attaching bolts loosen or detach, the related components would also become loose and may detach possibly making the vehicle unstable and reducing the braking capability. These conditions would increase the risk of a crash.
MANUFACTURER NOTES
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SUMMARY
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
CONSEQUENCE
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
REMEDY
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
MANUFACTURER NOTES
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.