Subaru Forester Brake Light Recall

Subaru says it plans to issue a voluntary recall of 1 3 million vehicles in the u s.

Subaru forester brake light recall.

The recall covers certain 2014 to 2016 forester 2008 through 2016 impreza and 2013 through 2017 crosstrek vehicles. In some models with. Your vin is the 17 character vehicle identification number that can be found on your vehicle registration insurance card by looking through the windshield on the driver s side of. At the end of february 2019 subaru recalled brake light switch in 2 3 million vehicles including the 2013 2017 crosstrek 2014 2016 forester 2008 2016 impreza 4 door 2012 2016 impreza 5 door and 2008 2014 wrx 4 door.

Because in certain situations in some cars and suvs the brake lights do not illuminate as expected even though. Effective march 1 2019 subaru began informing dealers of the recall of certain crosstrek forester impreza and wrx vehicles to replace the brake lamp switch. March 1 2019 a subaru brake light switch recall will be issued for 1 3 million vehicles in the u s. Subaru announced on friday that it will recall about 1 3 million forester crosstrek and impreza vehicles in the united states.

Subaru said cleaning products containing silicone can emit a gas that can seep. For general information regarding recalls please contact the subaru customer service team. Recall details the brake light switch may become contaminated and malfunction. The issue does not impact the brakes or the functionality of the brakes.

Recalls issued prior to february 1998 are not included in search results. Subaru models are being recalled to repair a fault with a brake light switch an issue that can lead to ignition problems. And 2 3 million worldwide including popular models such as the crosstrek impreza forester. The brake lights may not light up when stopping the transmission shift lever will not come out of the park position and the vehicles with keyless starting buttons may not start.

Subaru will begin notifying affected vehicle owners by mail around april 29 2019. Dealers will replace the brake light switch free of charge to resolve the concern.