2021 Subaru Outback | 2021 Subaru Legacy | 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | 2022 Subaru Legacy | 2022 Subaru Outback | 2022 Subaru Forester | 2023 Subaru Outback | 2023 Subaru Legacy — Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
Published November 13, 2023 · Recall initiated: November 9, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V755000, published November 13, 2023 and initiated November 9, 2023. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2021 Subaru Outback | 2021 Subaru Legacy | 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | 2022 Subaru Legacy | 2022 Subaru Outback | 2022 Subaru Forester | 2023 Subaru Outback | 2023 Subaru Legacy — Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch.
What's the hazard
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
What to do
Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- OUTBACK
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2021 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2021 SUBARU LEGACY | 2021 SUBARU CROSSTREK | 2022 SUBARU LEGACY | 2022 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2022 SUBARU FORESTER | 2023 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2023 SUBARU LEGACY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Subaru Outback | 2021 Subaru Legacy | 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | 2022 Subaru Legacy | 2022 Subaru Outback | 2022 Subaru Forester | 2023 Subaru Outback | 2023 Subaru Legacy — Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V755000 on November 13, 2023. Reported hazard: Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: OUTBACK.