Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch safety campaign
official recall record
The cited record is bound to model year 2021; no broader incidence claim is made.
- Symptom
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Why it matters
- The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.
Observed complaint mileage band; not an incidence probability
Reported onset roughly 31,050–90,350 mi (median 60,700 mi).
Onset band unknown.
Based on 2 usable reports (4 censored). Complaint mileage is an observed report band, not a population incidence estimate.
What to inspect
- Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Pro check: Independent pre-purchase inspection.
Mitigation
- Verify the campaign status by VIN and retain the completion receipt if the remedy was performed.
Verified remedy: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.
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The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.
“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. An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.”