Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch (23V755000)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2021 SUBARU CROSSTREK

2021 SUBARU LEGACY

2021 SUBARU OUTBACK

2022 SUBARU FORESTER

2022 SUBARU LEGACY

2022 SUBARU OUTBACK

2023 SUBARU LEGACY

2023 SUBARU OUTBACK

Campaign No: 23V755000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 95830

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2021 FEB

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2022 AUG

SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.