Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
Risk if Unfixed
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
A problem with the electrical wiring in your vehicle's instrument panel may cause damage, leading to a short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring short circuits, it could cause your vehicle to suddenly lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will inspect the wiring and add a clamp to prevent damage, or replace the wiring if necessary, all free of charge, and will contact you by October 3, 2023 to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.
