CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Risk
- An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied during manufacturing, so the windshield may not be bonded securely to the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 212 for windshield mounting.
An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash. A windshield that comes loose gives less support to the roof and airbags and raises the risk of injury to occupants.
Owners can contact Subaru of America customer service at 1-844-373-6614 for more information. Subaru will offer a vehicle exchange or repurchase at no cost. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Impreza | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 2022 |