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CAMPAIGN_23V016000

UNDER_REVIEW Original NHTSA Language FILED: 2023-01-23
ID: #23V016000 MFR: Subaru of America, Inc.
SYSTEM_COMPONENT

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

EVENT_SUMMARY
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 WRX vehicles equipped with the "Eyesight" feature. The owner's manual may contain incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
RISK_ASSESSMENT
Incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function contained in the owner's manual may cause the lights to not be adjusted as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
RESOLUTION_PROTOCOL
Subaru will mail an owner's manual insert containing the correct information, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-23.

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