CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The ignition switch on these vehicles may have a ball spring inside that can break, weakening the switch. If this happens, the weight of the key ring and certain road conditions could push the switch from the run position to the accessory position, shutting off the engine while driving.
An engine that shuts off unexpectedly raises the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs while the switch is in this condition, the airbags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect the ignition switch and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
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