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Engineering Analysis · Closed

OVERSENSITIVE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

Action number
EA97010
Opened
Apr 30, 1997
Closed
Dec 23, 1998
Outcome
Recall 98V315000

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 98V315000.

Campaign 98V315000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

In its letter dated december 21, 1998, subaru stated that the vehicles identified above will be recalled.subaru dealers will remove the front towing/tie-down hooks.refer to nhtsa recall no. 98v-315 for details.

Vehicles under investigation

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.