Subaru said an issue with the recalled vehicles could prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.WASHINGTON — Subaru is recalling nearly 119,000 Outback and Legacy vehicles because of an issue that could prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying in a crash.
The recall from the Japanese automaker covers around 103,114 Outback vehicles and 15,609 Legacy vehicles in the 2020-2022 model year, Subaru said the issue relates to a capacitor in the sensors for the Occupant Detection System, which may crack and short circuit. That can then prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying and increasing the risk of injury to someone in that seat. it plans to mail letters to owners of the recalled vehicles on May 21 to inform them of the safety risk. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Dealers will replace the faulty sensors, free of charge.