Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V149000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V149000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2014-2016 forester, 2008-2016 impreza sedans, 2012-2016 impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 wrx sedans (including sti), and 2013-2017 crosstrek vehicles Includes 1,303,530 affected units, Brake Lights May Not Illuminate, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2014-2016 forester, 2008-2016 impreza sedans, 2012-2016 impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 wrx sedans (including sti), and 2013-2017 crosstrek vehicles

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 forester, 2008-2016 impreza sedans, 2012-2016 impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 wrx sedans (including sti), and 2013-2017 crosstrek vehicles. exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and cvt/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of park.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. the recall began april 15, 2019. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wue-90.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V149000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2019-02-28T00:00:00

Subject: Brake lights may not illuminate

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 1,303,530

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WUE-90

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 forester, 2008-2016 impreza sedans, 2012-2016 impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 wrx sedans (including sti), and 2013-2017 crosstrek vehicles. exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and cvt/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of park.

Consequence Summary: Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. the recall began april 15, 2019. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wue-90.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 78.3

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NHTSA ID: 19V149000

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