Bad_HatHarry

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Not sure if you lot new about this so thought i would post

Noticed on subaru uk yesterday.

As part of its quality processes Fuji Heavy Industries, parent company to Subaru Automobile has issued an official recall campaign relating to possible front passenger air bag SPI inflator failure.The recall notice applies only to Impreza models (including WRX and STI) built between 2004 and 2007. The recall does not affect any other models in the Subaru range.

The vehicles affected are equipped with front passenger air bag SPI inflators manufactured by air-bag maker Takata. The recall has received widespread media coverage as Takata supplies a number of Japanese vehicle manufacturers.

It has been found that the inflators in the passenger airbag may experience an alteration over time, potentially leading to over-aggressive combustion in the event of an airbag deployment, leading to risk of injury.

Subaru UK is advising owners of all Impreza models built between 2004 and 2007 to contact their local dealer at their earliest convenience to have the front passenger airbag inflator replaced free of charge.

Please note, this applies to passenger side airbags only and we therefore advise you avoid seating occupants in the front passenger seat until the work has been carried out.

Please contact our service department to confirm whether or not your vehicle is affected by this recall and to make a booking for the work to be done at your earliest convenience.

- See more at: http://subaru.co.uk/#sthash.pi0KeEGT.dpuf

chucky1970

my air bag and lower arms were done a few months ago on recall bt unity subaru solihull

jason7579

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...ru-models.html


Got mine done at Kinghams in Croydon at the end of July after about a 4 or 5 month wait. The garages only seem to be getting in a few air bags per month from what I've read previously.

malevolent_sti

Mine was also done in Kinghams Croydon, can't recommend them though. The "test-drive" afterwards took about 20 mins, I think I head them go under the underpass twice at full chat. Also they didn't refit the dash properly.

ZANY

Why test-drive after an airbag installation? I'm defo getting a dash cam if and as Shem mine goes in thx for sharing your experience pal

JDM_Stig

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why not just get a mate to sit in the back of the car and film them, as long as that person doesnt get out of the car you arent in breach of any workshop health and safety rules . .

jason7579

Funnily enough I had to wait about 30 minutes as mine was still at the valeters.

ZANY

Excellent solution

nozzavtr

I got Woodford Motor Company over Woodford Green to do mine, it's where I got the car from, took them an hour all in, no test drive though. Didn't get anywhere with Maidstone Subaru so tried Woodford instead, just a ballache to get to due to the Blackwall Tunnel.

Peedee

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Is this for UK and JDM?

(Not sure if that's a stupid question or not? Lol)

BoozyDave

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I think it's all models

Takata airbag recall affects 100,000,000 vehicles

Not just subaru, 14 manufacturers in total

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/n...call/index.htm


I had mine replace at Europa Subaru in Sheffield, it was a 3 month wait

ZANY

I made contact yesterday with Subaru uk and they are checking with Subaru Japan for any outstanding recalls on my JDM WIDETRACK then take it from there I'd get in touch through the link above I've been given a case number etc aswell

jazzyjembreaze

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I contacted Subaru when I got the letter a few months back / I asked if they would supply the part & I'll fit it myself / they said no that's not a option - I replyd well it won't be getting done then - dropped the letter in the bin

Hawkeye D

Why? Recall work is regarded as being free of charge for labour aswell...like warranty work.
I got my airbag done earlier this year, didn't cost me a penny.

karlos89

Am I right in saying this applies to the facelift blobs and hawks then? Mine is an 04 plate so made pre 2004 right?
Thanks in advance

jazzyjembreaze

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Rolling up 2 a forecourt in a track focused car that hasn't been sat or touched in its life exept by the late Harvey , Darren , myself & Bob on mapping days ... To hand my keys over for a poxy air bag module / no thanks
.. Might sound arsey but I don't want some strangers sticky fingers all over my car ....
It's no big deal /

ZANY

What about having a passenger sat in while the do the work or yourself as mentioned above ?? Totally understand where your coming from mate I wouldn't let any1 touch mine but airbags are important unless yours is allready taken off?

bro82

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@ ZANY please let us know if it applies also to JDM models ��

ZANY

Pm sent bro

rob84

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I know you've already said you don't want it done, But How about a trip to Carlisle to me ?? I'll change the SPI inflator & you can even watch in the workshop if you like, Like a few others I've done. If not I wont be offended.

ZANY

Hi there!! You were suppose to sort mine for me like.. Last year but no response only fruitless attempts of contact and sent you my details numerous times, after checking the link above I've had immediate response why offer to help then blank off

chrispy200+

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It applies to all, it's a worldwide recall

johno01

ive rang 2 main subaru dealerships and gave them my plate and vin...they said its not on the recall list even though its an 04 sti?? better not explode

jazzyjembreaze

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Thanks for the offer Rob , I know your only a hour away
I'm really none too fussed about it tbh , if I had the module I wound change it out sure / .... I wouldn't offend you : you've gave sound advice over the years on here ...

Zany thanks for the supporting comment
Although I know it's important / ... Car is getting ready to be winter stored over next 4-6 weeks so I'll see what happens / but itl prob get left off the list to do

ZANY

As long as you've got proof from them I.e an email stating yours is not on the list your right bro carry on driving it and if it pops take there backsides to court!

I've been advised not to carry passengers till they get back to me try the link above worked for me thanks to the OP

johno01

yeah i should do pal...im just confused as i thought it was ALL MODELS stated in the ops opening paragraph?? i might get someone to take a look

InTurbo

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Mine was changed earlier in the year on my hawk.

rob84

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No worries mate

rob84

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JDM's at the time were not as easy as checking the UK or European variants, I should know as I was the first in the UK to process a claim back through Japan, if you want to get picky. 14 days to sort one car, The guy is on here somewhere...A lot of time was spent sending Vin numbers it got out of hand. The easiest way would have been for you to pick up the phone and call me for a more direct response as I'm not on here every day

ZANY

Sure I would have rang you if I had a contact number given to me by yourself but had no response from any pm's sent to you ... It's right fella hopefully I should have it sorted now all goes well