Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V061000 | Subaru of America, Inc. | from 03/01/2012 to 02/22/2013 | V (Vehicle) | 47419 | MFR | Subaru of America, Inc. | 02/25/2013 | 02/26/2013 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 legacy and outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or cvt transmission and an audiovox remote engine starter (res) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 impreza vehicles equipped with a cvt transmission and an audiovox remote engine starter (res) accessory, and certain model year 2013 xv crosstrek vehicles equipped with a cvt transmission and an audiovox remote engine starter (res) accessory. additionally included are certain model year 2013 legacy and outback vehicles that may have received replacement res fobs. if the res fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. the engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. if the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the res key fobs, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin by the end of april 2013. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Original equipment keyless entry fobs integrated on the vehicle key are not affected.subaru's recall campaign number is wqf-42.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| WQC-39 | 10/01/2012 | 10047519 | Subaru: software change will not affect fuel economy or performance, even though a correction, for engine control module, has been developed for the deficiency in obdii system thermostat monitoring logic. models 2011-2012 legacy, outback | 12/04/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 03/06/2013 | 4500 | ||
| With the eyesight system, outback may start braking when you are coming up on another car or trying to pass it, even though you are moving away from the vehicle to pass it and are not endanger of an accident. very annoying at times and forces you to disable it but might be worthwhile if it didn't go off just from coming near vehicles. i suppose they don't want it to go off too late. the seat/headrest is the bigger problem. | |||
| 11/25/2012 | 325 | 1 | |
| Made a turn and was halfway down the block going approximately 15 mph when the engine suddenly shut off. the instrument gauge lit up with all sorts of annunciators. i was able to pull over to a safe location and park. the following annunciators were flashing; at oil temp, cruise control indicator, and the brake light. the following annunciators were lit solid; check engine warning light /malfunction indicator light and the vehicle dynamics control warning light. turned off vehicle. waited. turned engine on and the annunciators were still present and the instrument gauge remained unchanged. *tr | |||
| 11/25/2012 | 325 | ||
| Made a turn and was halfway down the block going approximately 15 mph when the engine suddenly shut off. the instrument gauge lit up with all sorts of annunciators. i was able to pull over to a safe location and park. the following annunciators were flashing; at oil temp, cruise control indicator, and the brake light. the following annunciators were lit solid; check engine warning light /malfunction indicator light and the vehicle dynamics control warning light. turned off vehicle. waited. turned engine on and the annunciators were still present and the instrument gauge remained unchanged. | |||