Defect Description For Recall
Subaru Of America, Inc. (Subaru) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, And Brz Vehicles. In The Affected Vehicles, A Software Issue May Cause The Audio Display System To Not Initialize, Resulting In The Camera Display Remaining Blank. If This Occurs, The ReaRVIew Image Will Not Display While Backing Up The Vehicle. As A Result, The Vehicles Fail To Comply With Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (Fmvss) Number 111, “ReaRVIew Mirrors.”
Make Of Vehicle
SUBARU
Model Of Vehicle
BRZ
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V935000
Component Description
Visibility:ReaRVIew Mirrors/Devices
Effect Of Defect
Failure To Display The ReaRVIew Image While Backing Up Increases The Risk Of Crash.
Fix Defect
Subaru Has Notified Owners, And Dealers Will Reprogram The Audio System Display Software, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 5, 2019. Owners May Contact Subaru Customer Service At 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’S Number For This Recall Is Wtz-85.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170829
End Of Manufacture
20180830
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
71190
Date Owners Notified
20190205
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20181231
Make Campaign Number
WTZ-85
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
111