Vehicle Make / Model: | | Model Year(s): | SUBARU BRZ | | 2013 | Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | Mfr's Report Date: JUN 04, 2012 | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V254000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,886 |
Summary:
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 BRZ VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 25, 2011, THROUGH MAY 25, 2012. THE OWNER�S MANUAL CONTAINS AN INACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. OTHER PORTIONS OF THE OWNER�S MANUAL, DESCRIBING THE AIR BAG SYSTEM, REQUIRE CLARIFICATION. AS SUCH, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 208, �OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.� |
Consequence:
MISINFORMATION COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO FRONT SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS. |
Remedy:
SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WILL MAIL CORRECTED OWNER�S MANUALS |
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