Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles
— Recall Campaign #22V712000
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 42 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22V712000
| Manufacturer: | Subaru of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 22, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22V712000 |
| Units affected: | 42 |
- Description:
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Consequeces:
- An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action:
- Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.