Defect Description For Recall
Subaru Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2012 Legacy And Outback Vehicles Equipped With An Automatic Or Cvt Transmission And An Audiovox Remote Engine Starter (Res) Accessory, Certain Model Year 2012-2013 Impreza Vehicles Equipped With A Cvt Transmission And An Audiovox Remote Engine Starter (Res) Accessory, And Certain Model Year 2013 Xv Crosstrek Vehicles Equipped With A Cvt Transmission And An Audiovox Remote Engine Starter (Res) Accessory. Additionally Included Are Certain Model Year 2013 Legacy And Outback Vehicles That May Have Received Replacement Res Fobs. If The Res Fob Is Dropped, The Fob May MalfunCTIon And Randomly Transmit An Engine Start Request Without Pressing The Button.
Make Of Vehicle
SUBARU
Model Of Vehicle
XV CROSSTREK
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V061000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
The Engine May Inadvertently Start And Run For Up To Fifteen Minutes. The Engine May Continue To Start And Stop Until The Fob Battery Is Depleted, Or Until The Vehicle Runs Out Of Fuel. If The Vehicle Is Parked In An Enclosed Area, There Is A Risk Of Carbon Monoxide Build-Up Which May Cause Headaches, Dizziness Or, In Extreme Cases, Unconsciousness And/Or Asphyxiation.
Fix Defect
Subaru Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Res Key Fobs, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On April 22, 2013. Owners May Contact Subaru At 1-800-782-2783 For More Information.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120401
End Of Manufacture
20130222
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
47419
Date Owners Notified
20130422
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130225
Make Campaign Number
WQF-42