Component
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
The rearview camera display in your vehicle is the screen that shows you what's behind your car when you reverse. In some 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ models, a software glitch might cause this screen to be blank when you start your car.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview image doesn't display while you're backing up, you'll rely solely on your mirrors and your eyesight to see behind your vehicle. This could lead to a higher risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will update the software in your audio system, ensuring the rearview camera display works properly. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while backing up the vehicle. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the audio system display software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTZ-85.
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