Japanese Carmaker Subaru Recalls Over 118,000 Vehicles Due to Airbag Issue

Japanese automotive firm Subaru is recalling more than 118,000 vehicles due to a potential issue that could prevent airbags from deploying during a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on March 26. Roughly 118,723 Subaru Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured between 2020 and 2022 are impacted by the recall, according to a notice (pdf) issued by NHTSA. Officials said the affected vehicles may be equipped with defective Occupant Detection System (ODS) sensors on the front passenger seat. The impacted vehicles were identified using vehicle production records, NHTSA said. “There is a possibility that, during the production process in a specific period at a certain supplier, the ODS Sensor Printed Circuit Board (PCB) became deformed, causing a crack to form in a capacitor, which can allow moisture to enter the capacitor over time and result in a short circuit,” the agency said....