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 02/01/2009 to 05/31/2010 | 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 | |||||
| TB-06-39-09R | 09/30/2009 | 10032728 | Subaru: electronic parking brake-dtc c0251. a reprogramming file is now available to address dtc (diagnostic trouble code) c0251 which will change the actuator movement detecting criteria. *pe | 05/05/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 3000 | 1 | |
| The 2010 subaru legacy gt has a defect in the sensor that determines weight in the passenger seat. this sensors function is to turn the airbag on or off depending on the amount of weight in the seat. with a 114 pound woman in the passenger seat, the automatic airbag sensor does not signal for the airbag to be ready to deploy and continues to be in the off mode. after taking the vehicle to multiple subaru dealerships, i was informed that the needed weight to turn the airbags to the on mode was 17 pounds. my 114 pound wife is far more than 17 pounds but the airbag sensor still does not trip to the on mode. i am worried that a passenger will not be protected in a possible crash. *tr | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 3000 | ||
| The 2010 subaru legacy gt has a defect in the sensor that determines weight in the passenger seat. this sensors function is to turn the airbag on or off depending on the ammount of weight in the seat. with a 114 pound woman in the passenger seat, the automatic airbag sensor does not signal for the airbag to be ready to deploy and continues to be in the off mode. after taking the vehicle to multiple subaru dealerships, i was informed that the needed weight to turn the airbags to the on mode was 17 pounds. my 114 pound wife is far more than 17 pounds but the airbag sensor still does not trip to the on mode. i am worried that a passenger will not be protected in a possible crash. | |||