Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
The backup light switch in your WRX is a crucial part that lets you see and be seen when you're reversing. It could corrode and stop working, making it harder to see behind your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the backup light switch fails, your reverse lights won't turn on, and your rearview camera won't display. This could make it harder to see obstacles behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will inspect and replace the faulty backup light switch, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22.
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