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- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.
- Risk
- An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The park/neutral start interlock switch, also called the inhibitor switch, can fail because a weld may not be strong enough to keep water out. Once water gets in, the switch can stop working properly.
If the inhibitor switch fails, the reverse lights may not turn on and the rearview camera image may not display when you shift into reverse. Without these, other drivers and people behind your vehicle may not see that you are backing up, and you may lose the view you rely on while reversing, which raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch at no charge. Owner letters were mailed January 8, 2024. You can also contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783, referencing recall WRQ-23, and check your VIN for open recalls on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Crosstrek | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Subaru Forester | 2022 |
| Subaru Legacy | 202120222023 |
| Subaru Outback | 202120222023 |