2011 Subaru Outback Recall — EXTERIOR LIGHTING (12V602000)
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 pudd
| Year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Make | Subaru |
| Model | Outback |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Campaign number | 12V602000 |
| Manufacturer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Summary | 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 vehic |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Report received | 26/12/2012 |
| Source | NHTSA |
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