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NHTSA recall 19V149000

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Subaru Crosstrek and 3 more

Reported Feb 28, 20191,303,530 vehicles affectedSubaru of America, Inc.Maker’s number WUE-90Built May 17, 2012 – Jun 13, 2017

The defect

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.

The risk

Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.

The remedy

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.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Subaru Crosstrek
20132014201520162017
Subaru Forester
201420152016
Subaru Impreza
200820092010201120122013201420152016
Subaru WRX
2008200920102011201220132014

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.