June 26, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V493000
In the event of a crash, the reduced strength of the vehicle body may increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V493
Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,107
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle’s body strength.
May 30, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V404000
Window Glass Improperly Tempered/FMVSS 205
Improperly tempered glass can shatter into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V404
Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 256
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The driver’s side rear-door window glass may be improperly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, “Glazing Materials.”
April 11, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V297000
The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V297
Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 511
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
February 6, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V065000
Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist
Loss of power steering assist would require higher steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V065
Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 10,417
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Forester and Crosstrek vehicles. A connector inside the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) unit may short circuit resulting in a loss of electric power steering assistance.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V149
Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,303,530
Brake Lights May Not Illuminate
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
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.
