NHTSA Campaign 19V149000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Filed by Subaru of America, Inc..
NHTSA campaign 19V149000 covers 22 vehicles and concerns the exterior lighting:brake lights:switch. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
- The risk
- Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 19V149000 (22)
Subaru (22)
- 2013 Subaru Crosstrek
- 2016 Subaru Crosstrek
- 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
- 2014 Subaru Forester
- 2015 Subaru Forester
- 2016 Subaru Forester
- 2008 Subaru Impreza
- 2009 Subaru Impreza
- 2010 Subaru Impreza
- 2011 Subaru Impreza
- 2012 Subaru Impreza
- 2013 Subaru Impreza
- 2014 Subaru Impreza
- 2015 Subaru Impreza
- 2016 Subaru Impreza
- 2008 Subaru Wrx
- 2009 Subaru Wrx
- 2010 Subaru Wrx
- 2011 Subaru Wrx
- 2012 Subaru Wrx
- 2013 Subaru Wrx
- 2014 Subaru Wrx
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 19V149000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.