NHTSA ID Number: 10166916
Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-161-19
Summary
This Service Information Bulletin announces a design change made to the side curtain and knee
airbag modules on the models listed above to optimize commonization with the Japanese production
parts. The change involves the mixture ratio of Argon to Helium used in the inflator gas:
- OLD gas ratio: 94% Argon, 6% Helium
- NEW gas ratio: 96% Argon, 4% Helium.
All other specifications of these modules are unchanged.
9 Affected Products
Vehicles
INTRODUCTION:
This Service Information Bulletin announces a design change made to the side curtain and knee airbag modules on the models listed above to optimize commonization with the Japanese production parts. The change involves the mixture ratio of Argon to Helium used in the inflator gas:
- OLD gas ratio: 94% Argon, 6% Helium
- NEW gas ratio: 96% Argon, 4% Helium.
All other specifications of these modules are unchanged.
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:
The new airbag modules listed below were incorporated into production during November 2018.
PART INFORMATION:
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Always order the most up-to-date replacement parts based on the specific VIN being repaired.
NOTE: These new airbag parts may be used in older vehicles but older versions of these airbag parts must never be used in newer vehicles.
| Description | Part Number | Application |
| AIRBAG MODULE ASSEMBLY CURTAIN – RIGHT | 98251FL00B | Impreza 4 Dr. |
| 98251FL02B | Impreza 5 Dr. | |
| 98251FL081 | Crosstrek | |
| 98251VA061 | WRX | |
| AIRBAG MODULE ASSEMBLY CURTAIN – LEFT | 98251FL01B | Impreza 4 Dr. |
| 98251FL03B | Impreza 5 Dr. | |
| 98251FL091 | Crosstrek | |
| 98251VA071 | WRX | |
| AIRBAG MODULE ASSEMBLY – KNEE | 98301FL00AVH | Impreza |
| 98301XC00BVH | Ascent |
SERVICE PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:
REMINDER: Customer satisfaction and retention starts with performing quality repairs.
The service procedures for diagnosis and repair of these modules remain unchanged.
SEOCONTENT-START
APPLICABILITY: 2017-19MY Impreza
2018-19MY Crosstrek
2017-19MY WRX
2019MY Ascent
SUBJECT: Side Curtain and Knee Airbag Modules – Design Change
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- SOA strongly discourages the printing and/or local storage of service information as previously released information and electronic publications may be updated at any time.
- Always check for any open recalls or campaigns anytime a vehicle is in for servicing.
- Always refer to STIS for the latest service information before performing any repairs.
Bulletin Number: 07-161-19; Date: 10/18/19 Page 2 of 2
SEOCONTENT-END
NUMBER: 07-161-19
DATE: 10/18/19
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