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NHTSA 19V297000 United States

Subaru Impreza recall: Electrical System:ignition:switch

Official safety recall 19V297000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign19V297000
ComponentElectrical System:ignition:switch
Report date2019-04-11
ManufacturerSubaru of America, Inc.
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Subaru Outback2011United States
Subaru Outback2012United States
Subaru Outback2013United States
Subaru Outback2014United States
Subaru Legacy2011United States
Subaru Legacy2012United States
Subaru Legacy2013United States
Subaru Legacy2014United States
Subaru Forester2011United States
Subaru Forester2012United States
Subaru Forester2013United States
Subaru Impreza2011United States

The problem

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.

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.

The official remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.