Camden, NJ – December 15, 2023 – Subaru (OTCMKTS:FUJHY) is recalling 95,830 cars and SUVs whose reverse lights and rearview cameras may fail to engage. This ups the risk of a crash and injury while backing up.
The following vehicles are affected by this recall:
- 2021 – 2023 Subaru Legacy
- 2021 – 2023 Subaru Outback
- 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
- 2022 Subaru Forester
Recall summary
Shifting into reverse triggers a switch inside the gear mechanism, which tells the car to turn the reverse lights and the rearview camera on.
In the affected vehicles, due to a supplier error, the switch was not welded properly allowing water ingress into the mechanism. If moisture gets inside the car, the camera and lights may not engage when the driver is backing up.
The component causing this recall is the switch-inhibitor with part number 31918AA120.
Recall risks
The driver is more likely to hit something while backing up. This raises the risk of injury and property damage.
Warning signs
A faulty switch may also cause the selected gear to not show up on the “transmission panel.” It may also result in the “inability to start the engine” and the malfunction indicator light (MIL) coming on on the dashboard.
Other Subaru recalls
Some of these Subaru Crosstrek SUVs may have been affected by a recall from March 2023, caused by the risk of stall.
In September, Subaru’s sporty BRZ coupes were recalled because their turn signals would not work, as reported.
The repair
Dealers will replace the said switch with an upgraded one free of charge.
Owners should receive letters with more information on or before January 8, 2024.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
Nearly 100,000 cars are affected by this Subaru rearview camera recall. To do a Subaru recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
