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Campaign 12V602000

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ID: #12V602000 MFR: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

What Happened
The puddle lights on your vehicle are the lights that brighten up the ground under your doors when you approach or leave your car. In some 2010-2012 Subaru models, these lights can be prone to a short circuit if they get exposed to road salt and moisture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the puddle light system gets a short circuit due to moisture, it can overheat and cause a fire. This is a serious risk, especially if you drive in areas where roads are treated with salt during winter.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Subaru will fix this issue for free by installing a special harness on your vehicle. Your dealer will take care of it, and you won't have to pay a thing.

Affected Vehicles

2011 SUBARU Legacy
2011 SUBARU Outback
2010 SUBARU Legacy
2010 SUBARU Outback

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #12V602000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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