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 — Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Published March 1, 2019 · Recall initiated: February 28, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V149000, published March 1, 2019 and initiated February 28, 2019. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 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 — Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch.
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- IMPREZA
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 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
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 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 — Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V149000 on March 1, 2019. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: IMPREZA.