Recall 07V043000: Occupant Sensor Wiring Harness

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Subaru/Forester 2006

Subaru/Impreza 2006

MANUFACTURER: Subaru of America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V043000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: February 06, 2007

COMPONENT: Air Bags: Frontal

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 7004

SUMMARY:
On certain vehicles, the wiring harness for the air bag occupant detection system in the front passenger seat may have been pinched during production. Pinching of the wiring harness between the floor crossmember and the seat mounting bracket could result in a short circuit.

CONSEQUENCE:
The passenger's front air bag could become disabled and may not deploy in the event of a crash increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Also an electrical short circuit could cause a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect to see if the wiring had been incorrectly routed under the seat bracket. If so, the dealer will repair any damaged wiring, reroute and secure the wiring harness in the correct location, and re-calibrate the occupant detection system as necessary. The recall is expected to begin on or about March 5, 2007. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

NOTES:
Subaru recall No. WVC-13. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.