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Well Seans just emailed me what Simon at Subaru UK has been saying I'll add snippets. And thanks to Sean for passing the info on gave me better picture of how huge it was Thank you for contacting us today with regards to the recently announced recall on your vehicle. Subaru have announced that there are approximately 10,500 UK vehicles that will require the passenger airbag changed as part of the world wide recall. Subaru have confirmed that this recall will only apply to Impreza, WRX and STi models manufactured between 2004 & 2007. As this recall is primarily effecting high moisture or humidity countries, supply of the replacement airbags are being directed to those countries first. We are working hard with Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru parent company) to acquire airbags for the UK market as quickly as possible. Upon investigation by Takata, leaks were found in the SPI inflators of some passenger airbags. Such a leak can increase the potential for moisture to reach the main propellant wafers. In the case of a crash necessitating the deployment of the passenger airbag, the subject propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture with metal fragments potentially striking and injuring vehicle occupants. I do have to point out that this has only happened a few times around the world and never in the UK or in a Subaru, however Takata have for obvious reasons recalled the airbags that could potentially cause injury. As this recall affects your vehicle, can I ask that until further notice you do not carry passengers in the front passenger seat of your car. This is the advice being given by DVSA to all vehicle Manufacturers and Distributors in the UK whose vehicles require a Takata Passenger airbag. I understand this could be of significant inconvenience to you however until such time as we know exactly when the parts will be available to us, it is better to avoid any possible injury that could occur. Unfortunately the recall has affected a number of vehicle manufacturers worldwide and is currently involving an estimated 50.2 million vehicles. We are entirely in the hands of Takata and their ability to produce enough airbags to satisfy global demand. I understand that being 16th in line is not desirable and it may be prudent to try a few other Subaru Dealers to see if you can move slightly higher on their lists. As parts are arriving in small numbers we are allowing Dealers to have control over the order in which the parts are fitted. We have been informed that the number of replacement airbags to the UK will start to increase during 2016 and hope that a Dealer will be able to get your passenger airbag rectified quickly. Unfortunately inconvenience, expenses, commercial losses, loan cars and courtesy cars are not covered by the manufacturer, however the costs of the replacement airbag will of course be carried out free of charge. I do apologise for the inconvenience caused by Takata's recall and hope you understand that Subaru UK are entirely in their hands. Best regards Simon Hi Sean Thanks again for your reply. As explained in previous emails, this is the largest world wide recall in automotive history. Subaru have a duty of care to ensure that if a part on their vehicle has a safety related problem that the part is fixed as soon as possible under a safety recall. Your car has a part that needs replacing and will be replaced as quickly as possible. The Manufacturer is currently sending replacement parts in small numbers and therefore we can not fit a replacement part if we do not have one. Subaru UK are the importer and distributor and not the retailer. If you wish to try to reject your vehicle as not fit for purpose then you would need to speak to the seller that you purchased the vehicle from. Obviously with a recall on this scale, the worlds press are already very aware of the issues as are DVSA (VOSA) with whom we have to update regularly as the recall progresses. I am pleased that your service history is all up to date. Providing it is a Subaru Dealer history or you can prove that only genuine Subaru Parts have been used, then if you can scan it and email or post a copy of it to the address below, I will review it and ask the factory to see if they can be of any assistance to you with regards to speeding up the replacement airbag. Regards Sean Takata have opened a new Factory and the Japanese government are investing in another Factory to speed up production. Other Airbag Manufacturers are also offering assistance, however they still need to produce enough airbag actuators to meet their own demand of new vehicle sales as well as helping to make replacements for Takata. I am unsure what you think Subaru UK can do to speed this up. This recall has nothing to do with Subaru UK or Subaru the Manufacturer. We don't make the airbags. We can only fit what Takata send us. We are entirely in their hands.Regards Simon Hi Sean Thank you for your email reply. As I explained in my last letter, this recall has nothing to do with Fuji Heavy Industries or Subaru. The affected airbags are all manufactured by Takata. We are entirely in their hands as to the speed in which we receive airbags. This has affected 50.2 million vehicles world wide with Manufacturers such as Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Daimler, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes - Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Toyota and Volkswagen. Although this recall has only affected 10,500 Subaru vehicles in the UK it is only the passenger airbag, so the vehicle can still be driven even though the front passenger seat can not be used. At a recent worldwide Motor Industry summit it was decided between the Manufacturers and the insurance industry that the passenger airbag could not be disconnected or turned off as this would invalidate your vehicles insurance however providing you follow the guidelines as set out by VOSA/DVSA not to use the front passenger seat then your insurance will not be invalidated, however I would suggest that you speak to them directly for clarification. Initially the number of airbags being delivered to Dealers has only been 1 a month, but this number will start to increase during the next few months. Obviously we will try to help our loyal customers where possible. If you could let me know which dealer you purchased your Subaru from and if you could let me have a copy of your full Subaru Service history, then I will approach the manufacturer to see if they can help speed up the supply of an airbag actuator for you. Unfortunately Subaru UK will not authorise or pay for a hire, rental or courtesy car for you. I look forward to receiving your service history. Regards Simon Simon

Hi welcome to S.O.C Good to see more of the XV owners arriving more than I can say for the Foresters haha

Welcome to S.O.C Feel free to get stuck in on the forum mate good bunch of friendly scoob enthusiasts here so should feel at home

I was going to say see if we can get you picked up and dropped off if need be Brockie might be a doubt now too his selling his Litchfield to get another car now a scoob so depends how quick that all sells but still should be a good turn out I'll start reminding people on the facebook page too

Look forward to seeing it

I know what you mean mate I just think unless you're the original buyer from the main dealer they won't entertain it.

I haven't mate but good call pointing that out. So here it is folks , what you have all been waiting for the SCOOBYFEST Trackday booking details : http://www.javelintrackdays.co.uk/trackday/index.php… 1. Click on Scoobyfest 2. Enter the Password , ScoobyBP16 3. Click on Cumbrian Scoobs And you can then book whatever you fancy 😄😄😄😄😄 A morning session of three hours open pit for £99 , an afternoon session of three and a half hours for £99 or all day for £149 which is an absolute bargain . Its £35 for 15 minutes at many popular track events as you will be well aware around the UK. There will be a maximum of 45 cars in each session and we have set the sessions up as we have to give the maximum number of people the chance to get on track , first come first served and fair for everybody. The noise limit is 95db @20M for Blyton Park , this is not static it is measured on track . If Andy Forrest can pass the noise test in his 1000BHP Monster so can you , but if you are too noisy you will be black flagged until you fix it. This is a Motorsport Event so its NO DOGS ALLOWED I`m afraid. Camping will be available on the Saturday night before the event at Blyton park for £10 a pitch. The gates will be open from 5PM and will be locked at 10PM and will not be reopened until we open up for the show and Trackday on Sunday morning. Showers , Toilets and catering are available on site. We will need definite numbers for camping from clubs or individuals before the event. We also need to know who needs catering to arrange your Saturday night food etc.? Catering will be available between 6PM and 9PM on Saturday night if enough people want it ?. Gas BBQ`s are allowed but disposable BBQ`s are not allowed . Breakfasts will be available from 7AM on Sunday morning , no booking required . All we need to know this year are the numbers attending and size of stand required from each club attending. So the clubs get appropriate areas and to facilitate entry and set up for the event. Independents will be parked in a separate area. So please can all clubs post up on the Scoobyfest Facebook page or website via a nominated rep. and keep it updated . We have a wide range of traders attending Scoobyfest and they will all be announced along with our title sponsor very shortly. The show and shine competitions for Scoobyfest will be independently run and judged by some of these traders including an extreme modified class , full details will be released shortly. Please look at the Blyton Park website for details of B&B`s and hotels in the area : http://www.blytonpark.co.uk/local-hospitality/ Karting is available at Blyton park and can be arranged if any clubs would like us to ?. We can arrange competitions if we have the numbers. So if you want Karting please let the Scoobyfest team @Cumbrian Scoobs know and will be arrange it with the Blyton Park team. Advance numbers only at the moment unless the numbers are massive. http://www.blytonpark.co.uk/fun-karts/ So in summary we need to know : 1. Camping and Catering. 2. Clubs and numbers attending for stands. 3. Karting ?. Please keep us informed and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Scoobyfest team at Cumbrian Scoobs and we will help where we can.

I think you just like the drama Alex

Welcome to S.O.C I don't see any point me adding anything that hasn't been said already but does look nice. Reminds me of my mates who sold his not long ago.

As said above I use microfiber cloth. I use that rain x stuff on the outside after I've washed the car and just wipe the inside at the same time that seems to work fine for me. I've had the kids wipe chocolate on one of the windows never had a problem with normal glass cleaner either :)

Nice I see some people had been doing donuts in the grass when they left shame about that sort of tarnished the end I guess but at least they came forward too. Nice to see a leggy there too.

Lovely looking one the same in white that drives around my local town I do like these in white Oh and welcome to S.O.C your car was more important

It's correct mate the 55 plate I have hasn't even got a booking date yet that was two months ago when I rang up to get it in. They also confirmed it was one a month because of the short supply of parts. And like you have been told not to use the passenger seat. but I don't mind I don't sit in that seat. But joking aside I think it's been poor from Subaru's side of things on dealing with this.

Washed mine today needed it crap and salt from the roads looked shocking with the sun on it.

Some good ones few I thought straight off my head will need to think harder :D

If you went feel free to share any pictures

No he is from Leeds mate but he's currently over there for a friends wedding.

You're welcome. Hopefully it will be helpful and they have all the parts. If you get chance speak with Luke he's spot on from there.

No worries mate. I've not seen another one with this much effort spent on it yet and I think the black and carbon together just works well

best 2015 I've seen so far this

They do seem pretty hard to come by I've known members have had to get them imported from the states.

Sounds interesting as long as they weather ok I'd say do it

Hi mate give these a ring they should be able to point you in the right direction hopefully pretty good to be fair. http://www.importcarparts.co.uk/parts?cat=96

Might be able to find from a breakers not sure if their would be a difference from a Turbo model either. But I think be a full rad you would need to get to replace it.

Hello mate welcome to S.O.C