Subaru recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.
What could happen
A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Crosstrek 2024
- Subaru Impreza 2024
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V551000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 4, 2023
- Owners notified
- Oct 3, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 35,357
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
- Maker's own recall number
- WRL-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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Subaru recall: Power train Nov 9, 2023
- Subaru recall: Power train Sep 21, 2023
- Subaru recall: Exterior lighting Apr 25, 2023
- Subaru recall: Air bags Feb 13, 2023
- Subaru recall: Visibility Sep 22, 2022
- Subaru recall: Exterior lighting Aug 12, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.