Recall 98V-315: 1994–1995 Subaru Impreza, 1995–1996 Subaru Legacy
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Dec 11, 1998, covering about 95,673 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent air bag deployment can occur after undercarriage contact of the tow hooks with curbs, dips, speedbumps, potholes, etc.
The risk
Unexpected air bag deployment could result in personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will remove the front tow hooks.
Notes
Owner notification began june 1, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Air Bags |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V315000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 98V-315?
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Inadvertent air bag deployment can occur after undercarriage contact of the tow hooks with curbs, dips, speedbumps, potholes, etc.
How is recall 98V-315 fixed?
Dealers will remove the front tow hooks.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.