CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
- Risk
- A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.
- 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
A wiring harness in the instrument panel may rub against the steering beam bracket because there is not enough clearance between them. Over time this can wear through the wire insulation and cause a short circuit.
A short circuit can cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and have their vehicle checked promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized Subaru dealer. Dealers will inspect the harness, add an additional clamp to the steering beam bracket, and, if damage is found, add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness as needed. Owners can also contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Crosstrek | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza | 2024 |