NHTSA 19V149000Manufacturer no. WUE-90
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch
- Report received by NHTSA
- February 28, 2019
- Owner notification
- April 15, 2019
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 1,303,530 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2016 Subaru Impreza
- April 26, 2007 – October 28, 2016
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- IMPREZA
Defect summary
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Notes in the NHTSA record
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.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V149000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov