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Published February 26, 2013 · Recall initiated: February 25, 2013
What's the hazard
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.
What to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- OUTBACK
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2010 SUBARU LEGACY | 2011 SUBARU LEGACY | 2011 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2012 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2012 SUBARU LEGACY | 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2013 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2013 SUBARU LEGACY | 2013 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK | 2013 SUBARU IMPREZA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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