WRH-22 Clearcoat Adhesion Recall – 2022 Subaru Impreza & Outback

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September 22, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V712000

Windshield May Detach in a Crash/FMVSS 212

An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V712

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 42

 

Summary

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.”

 

Remedy

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.

 

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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2022 model year Impreza and Outback vehicles, which may not fully meet requirements set forth in FMVSS No. 212 – Standard for Windshield Mounting.

 

Description of the Defect and Safety Risk

The vehicles affected by this recall were produced with a batch of incorrect body clearcoat finish, which may not achieve the proper hardness. This condition could potentially cause inadequate front windshield adhesion to the vehicle body structure in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupant(s).

 

Remedy

Subaru will replace or repurchase the vehicle at no cost to the owner.

 

Affected Vehicles

A total of 41 U.S. vehicles will be affected by this recall, as listed below:

Model Year Carline Production Date Range Vehicle count
2022 Impreza July 18, 2022 – July 19, 2022 14
2022 Outback July 18, 2022 – July 19, 2022 27

 


Chronology :

July 15, 2022 – The subject container of clearcoat was delivered by the supplier and was subsequently introduced to the vehicle paint line.

July 18 ,2022 – During the final finishing process, inspection revealed polish marks with a degree of tackiness in the finish. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the hardness was insufficient.

July 26,2022 – An investigation involving the supplier revealed that the clearcoat delivered by the supplier was not formulated to Subaru’s specification.

August 26, 2022 – Subaru reviewed information that included testing by the supplier that indicated possible concerns related to glass bonding, paint hardness, and other issues (appearance, chipping, etc.).

Sept 15, 2022 – Subaru decided that certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements set forth in FMVSS 212. Subaru is not aware of any crashes or injuries resulting from this condition.

 


2 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
SUBARU IMPREZA 2022
SUBARU OUTBACK 2022

 


5 Associated Documents

Noncompliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V712-1820.PDF 243.992KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V712-3134.pdf 645.712KB

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Subaru – Subarunet Announcement – September 2022

RCMN-22V712-3505.pdf 186.68KB

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Subaru – WRH22 Subarunet Announcement – November 2022

RCMN-22V712-3280.pdf 251.433KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V712-9127.pdf 212.474KB

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Latest Recalls Documents

For the Latest and Most Recent Recalls Information Visit the link below…

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22V712&docType=RCL

 


NHTSA ID Number: 10226844

Manufacturer Communication Number: Subarunet Announ

Summary

WRH-22 Clearcoat Adhesion Recall.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Date: November 10, 2022
UPDATE Safety Recall: WRH-22 Clearcoat Adhesion Recall

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10226844

MC-10226844-0001.pdf 251.433KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10226843

Manufacturer Communication Number: Subarunet Announ

Summary

WRH-22 Clearcoat Adhesion Recall.

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Date: November 10, 2022
UPDATE Safety Recall: WRH-22 Clearcoat Adhesion Recall

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10226843

MC-10226843-0001.pdf 251.433KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10222355

Manufacturer Communication Number: SubaruNet Announ

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new safety recall for certain 2022 model year Impreza and Outback vehicles, which may not fully meet requirements set forth in FMVSS No. 212 â?? Standard for Windshield Mounting (WRH-22 Clearcoat Adhesion Recall)

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Date: September 26, 2022
New Safety Recall: WRH-22 Clearcoat Adhesion Recall

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10222355

MC-10222355-0001.pdf 186.68KB

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