NHTSA Complaint #11142978 — 2018 SUBARU WRX

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11142978
Vehicle	2018 SUBARU WRX
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	October 7, 2018
Date Filed	October 26, 2018
Mileage	6,920 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WAS SLAMMED ON MY 2018 SUBARU WRX. THIS CAUSED ALL OF THE SIDE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY- INCLUDING THE AIRBAG IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE ON. THERE WAS NO IMPACT ASIDE FROM THE DOOR BEING SLAMMED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THIS OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT.

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