Subaru Ireland Limited recalls certain Subaru passenger vehicles

August 27, 2019

Subaru Ireland Limited is carrying out a voluntary recall of certain Subaru passenger vehicles.

A safety issue has been identified, whereby it is possible that there is a defect in the gas generator of the passenger airbag which may lead to the uncontrolled release of loose metal fragments when the airbag is triggered. This can cause injury to passengers.

The below table provides information of all the affected vehicles, the year they were produced, and how many affected vehicles are in the Republic of Ireland.

Subaru (SRT) Notification Number	Model	Model Year	Number of affected models in the Republic of Ireland
SRT 212	Subaru Impreza Including WRX & STi	2004 – 2007	803 Vehicles
SRT 231	Subaru Legacy & Outback	2004-2009	893 Vehicles
SRT 231	Subaru Tribeca	2006-2014	13 Vehicles
SRT 243	Subaru Impreza including WRX & STi	2008-2011	198 Vehicles
SRT 243	Subaru Forester	2009-2012	325 Vehicles
SRT 243	Subaru Legacy & Outback	2010-2014	268 Vehicles

What to do

Subaru Ireland Limited will be writing directly to those consumers affected by this recall to arrange to have the vehicle inspected and parts replaced where necessary.

The letter will advise vehicle owners to contact their nearest Subaru Dealer.

Subaru Ireland can be contacted on: 01-4033969 or 1850585858, or alternatively by email toinfo@subaru.ie

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