Defect Description For Recall
Subaru Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 Brz Vehicles Manufactured From November 25, 2011, Through May 25, 2012. The Ownerøs Manual Contains An InAccurate Description Of The Actual Operation Of The Front Passenger Occupant Classification System. Other Portions Of The Ownerøs Manual, Describing The Air Bag System, Require Clarification. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) No. 208, Øoccupant Crash ProteCTIon.Ø
Make Of Vehicle
SUBARU
Model Of Vehicle
BRZ
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
12V254000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
Effect Of Defect
Misinformation Could Lead To An Increased Risk Of Injury To Front Seat Occupants During Certain Crash Conditions.
Fix Defect
Subaru Will Notify Owners, And Will Mail Corrected Ownerøs Manuals, Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On June 19, 2012. Owners May Contact Subaru At 1-800-782-2783.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20111125
End Of Manufacture
20120525
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1886
Date Owners Notified
20120619
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120605
Make Campaign Number
WQB-38
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208