2005 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Subaru Outback | 2006 Subaru Outback | 2006 Subaru Legacy | 2007 Subaru Outback | 2007 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Subaru Outback | 2009 Subaru Forester | 2009 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2009 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Forester | 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Subaru Impreza | 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Forester — Electrical system: ignition: switch
Published April 12, 2019 · Recall initiated: April 11, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V297000, published April 12, 2019 and initiated April 11, 2019. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Subaru Outback | 2006 Subaru Outback | 2006 Subaru Legacy | 2007 Subaru Outback | 2007 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Subaru Outback | 2009 Subaru Forester | 2009 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2009 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Forester | 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Subaru Impreza | 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Forester — Electrical system: ignition: switch.
What's the hazard
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
What to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- LEGACY
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2005 SUBARU LEGACY | 2005 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2006 SUBARU LEGACY | 2007 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2007 SUBARU LEGACY | 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2008 SUBARU LEGACY | 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2009 SUBARU FORESTER | 2009 SUBARU LEGACY | 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2008 SUBARU TRIBECA | 2009 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2010 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2010 SUBARU FORESTER | 2010 SUBARU LEGACY | 2010 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2011 SUBARU LEGACY | 2011 SUBARU FORESTER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Subaru Outback | 2006 Subaru Outback | 2006 Subaru Legacy | 2007 Subaru Outback | 2007 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Subaru Outback | 2009 Subaru Forester | 2009 Subaru Legacy | 2009 Subaru Impreza | 2008 Subaru Tribeca | 2009 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Outback | 2010 Subaru Forester | 2010 Subaru Legacy | 2010 Subaru Impreza | 2011 Subaru Legacy | 2011 Subaru Forester — Electrical system: ignition: switch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V297000 on April 12, 2019. Reported hazard: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
What should I do if I have this product?
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: LEGACY.