WRD-23 12V Inverter Connector Corrosion – 2019-2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

February 14, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V080000

Battery Harness Corrosion May Cause Loss of Power

A 12-Volt battery that is unable to recharge can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V080000

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 8,413

 

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles. The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing the 12-Volt battery from charging.

 

Remedy

Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket. If corrosion is found on the terminals, the 12-Volt output harness and terminals will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru’s customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is WRD-23.

 

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.

 

Check if your Subaru has a Recall

 


Chronology :

March 2021 – Subaru received a technical report indicating an abnormal drain of the 12V battery. Corrosion was noted and replacing the 12V battery harness corrected the condition.

May 2021 – Subaru received an additional technical report involving an alleged loss of motive power while driving.

June 2021 – Subaru opened an investigation into the root cause and further preventive measures.

April 2022 – Countermeasures were introduced to the vehicle manufacturing line.

May 2022 – January 2023 – Subaru continued to monitor reporting from the market. No additional technical reports were received during this period.

February 7,2023 – Based on a trend analysis of warranty data, the occurrence frequency is expected to significantly increase over the next five years, and out of an abundance of caution, Subaru decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall.

Based on best engineering judgement, Subaru is aware of 9 technical reports (occurring March 2021 – November 2021) and 99 warranty claims (reviewed from Start of Production through January 2023) in the U.S. market. Subaru is not aware of any crashes or injuries resulting from this condition.

 


4 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKE MODEL YEAR
SUBARU CROSSTREK HYBRID 2019-2022

 


4 Associated Documents

Recall 573 Report – February 21, 2023

RCLRPT-23V080-8142.PDF 217.354KB

RCLRPT-23V080-8142

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-23V080-4481.pdf 646.064KB

RCAK-23V080-4481

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-23V080-5508.PDF 217.264KB

RCLRPT-23V080-5508

 


Subaru – Subarunet Announcement – February 2023

RCMN-23V080-3181.pdf 931.138KB

RCMN-23V080-3181

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23V080&docType=RCL

 


 

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