Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V297000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V297000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2009-2013 forester vehicles, 2008-2011 impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 wrx vehicles, 2005-2014 legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 outback vehicles and 2006-2008 tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part Includes 511 affected units, Ignition Switch may Turn Off, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2009-2013 forester vehicles, 2008-2011 impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 wrx vehicles, 2005-2014 legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 outback vehicles and 2006-2008 tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester vehicles, 2008-2011 impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 wrx vehicles, 2005-2014 legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 outback vehicles and 2006-2008 tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. the ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. if this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 10, 2019. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wuf-91.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V297000
Report Received Date: 2019-04-11T00:00:00
Subject: Ignition switch may turn off
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 511

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WUF-91
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 forester vehicles, 2008-2011 impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 wrx vehicles, 2005-2014 legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 outback vehicles and 2006-2008 tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. the ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. if this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
Consequence Summary: The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. if a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 10, 2019. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wuf-91.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 63.93

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NHTSA ID: 19V297000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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