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NHTSARecalled 2019-02-28

Subaru of America, Inc. — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Is my product affected?

2008 SUBARU IMPREZA; 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA; 2010 SUBARU IMPREZA; 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA; 2012 SUBARU IMPREZA; 2008 SUBARU WRX; 2013 SUBARU IMPREZA; 2009 SUBARU WRX; 2014 SUBARU FORESTER; 2014 SUBARU IMPREZA; 2014 SUBARU WRX; 2013 SUBARU WRX; 2015 SUBARU FORESTER; 2011 SUBARU WRX; 2010 SUBARU WRX; 2012 SUBARU WRX; 2015 SUBARU IMPREZA; 2016 SUBARU FORESTER; 2016 SUBARU IMPREZA; 2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK; 2013 SUBARU CROSSTREK; 2014 SUBARU CROSSTREK; 2017 SUBARU CROSSTREK; 2015 SUBARU CROSSTREK

  • Brand SUBARU

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

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 because exposure to contaminants can cause the brake light switch to malfunction. When this happens, the brake lights may not illuminate to alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, which increases the risk of a crash. In some vehicles, the faulty switch can also prevent keyless ignition from working and prevent CVT or automatic transmissions from shifting out of Park.

Subaru will notify owners of affected vehicles, and Subaru dealers will replace the brake light switch at no cost. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 and reference recall number WUE-90 to have the repair performed.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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