Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake light switch might not be adjusted correctly, which can make your brake lights turn on without you pressing the brake pedal.
Risk if Unfixed
This can lead to two serious issues: other drivers might not know when you're actually braking, and your vehicle could roll away unexpectedly when you shift out of park without pressing the brake pedal, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
A Subaru dealer will check and adjust the brake light switch, if needed, free of charge. They'll do this as soon as possible after you receive a notification letter, which should arrive on June 23, 2023.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Impreza vehicles. The brake light switch may be improperly adjusted and illuminate the brake lights without application of the brake pedal. The vehicle may also allow drivers to start and shift the transmission out of the PARK position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unintentional brake light illumination can fail to alert other motorists of actual brake application. A vehicle that shifts out of the park position unexpectedly can allow the vehicle to rollaway. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the gap between the brake light switch and stopper, adjusting the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-23.
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