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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V210000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 06/03/1996 to 08/31/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 19730 | 01/05/1998 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 11/13/1997 | 11/20/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. insufficient clearance within the hazard warning light switch housing can cause a binding between the actuating button and the housing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The switch could stick in an intermediate position when deactivating, resulting in the turn signals becoming inoperable. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a modified hazard warning switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin january 5, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 07 | 07/01/2007 | 10022343 | Headlight bulb socket repairs. *kb | 08/03/2007 | |
| 010398 | 03/01/1998 | 602130 | Some vehicles experience moisture accumulation in the headlights. *yc | 09/21/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 11/16/1996 | 3 | ||
| Replaced three alternators,hazard switch shorted draining battery. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/13/1999 | |||
| While driving at 45 mph the alternator went out, causing the consumer to lose all power. also, headlights went out, and steering became difficult. manufacturer denies problem. *ak *ml | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 1 | 09/21/1996 | ||
| Problems with headlight equipment starting to cloud.*mr the consumer stated the head light lens has not become a safety issue as of now, but may become an issue in the future. *jb *nm | |||