2013 SUBARU IMPREZA RECALL - #19V149000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS : SWITCH
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 SUBARU IMPREZA |
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| Manufacturer |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
4/26/2007 - 10/28/2016 |
| Recalled on |
3/1/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/15/2019 |
| # Affected |
1,303,530 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2013 SUBARU IMPREZA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 SUBARU IMPREZA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2013 SUBARU IMPREZA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 SUBARU IMPREZA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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