2009 Subaru Forester | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2010 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Forester | 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Outback | 2012 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2006 Subaru Tribeca | 2007 Subaru Tribeca | 2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca — Exterior lighting
Published December 31, 2012 · Recall initiated: December 26, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V602000, published December 31, 2012 and initiated December 26, 2012. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2009 Subaru Forester | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2010 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Forester | 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Outback | 2012 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2006 Subaru Tribeca | 2007 Subaru Tribeca | 2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca — Exterior lighting.
What's the hazard
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before January 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 2012 Forester vehicles sold before January 2012. Up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle. A short circuit can develop when either the puddle light or connector are exposed to an electrolytic moisture source (such as road spray that has road salt in it) and it penetrates the circuit board of the puddle light or the pins of the puddle light connector(s).
What to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fused-harness, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- FORESTER
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2009 SUBARU FORESTER | 2009 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2008 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2010 SUBARU FORESTER | 2010 SUBARU LEGACY | 2010 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2011 SUBARU LEGACY | 2011 SUBARU FORESTER | 2011 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2012 SUBARU FORESTER | 2011 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2006 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2007 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2012 SUBARU B9 TRIBECA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Subaru Forester | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2010 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Forester | 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Subaru Tribeca | 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Outback | 2012 Subaru Forester | 2011 Subaru Tribeca | 2006 Subaru Tribeca | 2007 Subaru Tribeca | 2012 Subaru B9 Tribeca — Exterior lighting recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V602000 on December 31, 2012. Reported hazard: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Legacy and Outback vehicles, certain model year 2006 through 2012 Tribeca vehicles sold before January 2012, and certain model year 2009 through 2012 Forester vehicles sold before January 2012. Up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle. A short circuit can develop when either the puddle light or connector are exposed to an electrolytic moisture source (such as road spray that has road salt in it) and it penetrates the circuit board of the puddle light or the pins of the puddle light connector(s).
What should I do if I have this product?
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fused-harness, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: FORESTER.