Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V766000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V766000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2020 legacy and outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigation Includes 7,741 affected units, Rearview Camera may Shut Down/FMVSS 111, component: BACK OVER PREVENTION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020 legacy and outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigation

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2020 legacy and outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigation. the august 2020 over-the-air software update may have timed out without completing the installation, corrupting the data, and causing the rearview display to shutoff intermittently. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software and, if necessary, replace the cockpit control module, free of charge. the recall began january 22, 2021. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wrh-20.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V766000
Report Received Date: 2020-12-10T00:00:00
Subject: Rearview camera may shut down/fmvss 111
Component: Back Over Prevention
Potentially Affected Units: 7,741

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WRH-20
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2020 legacy and outback vehicles equipped with "high" grade and "mid" grade multimedia navigation. the august 2020 over-the-air software update may have timed out without completing the installation, corrupting the data, and causing the rearview display to shutoff intermittently. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Consequence Summary: The intermittent loss of the rearview image reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of crash.
Corrective Action: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the software and, if necessary, replace the cockpit control module, free of charge. the recall began january 22, 2021. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wrh-20.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 99.2

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NHTSA ID: 20V766000
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