Defect Description For Recall
Subaru Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010 And 2011 Legacy And Outback Vehicles, Certain Model Year 2006 Through 2012 Tribeca Vehicles Sold Before January 2012, And Certain Model Year 2009 Through 2012 Forester Vehicles Sold Before January 2012. Up To 78,650 Of These Vehicles May Have Been Equipped With Accessory Puddle Lights That, When Illuminated, Brighten The Area Under The Doors Of The Vehicle. A Short Circuit Can Develop When Either The Puddle Light Or Connector Are Exposed To An Electrolytic Moisture Source (Such As Road Spray That Has Road Salt In It) And It Penetrates The Circuit Board Of The Puddle Light Or The Pins Of The Puddle Light Connector(S).
Make Of Vehicle
SUBARU
Model Of Vehicle
TRIBECA
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
12V602000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting
Effect Of Defect
Over Time, Migration Of The Moisture Into The Circuit Board And/Or Into The Connector Cavity, May Result In A Short Circuit Of The Puddle Light System. This May Generate Heat Which May Melt The Plastic Resulting In Smoke Or Fire.
Fix Defect
Subaru Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install An Additional Fused-Harness, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began February 19, 2013. Owners May Contact Subaru At 1-800-782-2783 For More Information.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
633842
Date Owners Notified
20130219
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20121226
Make Campaign Number
WQE-41