Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle has a brake light switch that may not work properly due to exposure to certain contaminants, which can cause your brake lights to not illuminate and your keyless ignition to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If your brake lights don't work, other drivers may not know you're slowing or stopping, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will replace the brake light switch for free. A dealership will contact you to schedule the repair, and the work will be done at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
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