REC-001219

active

2008–2015 SUBARU IMPREZA, XV, FORESTER, WRX & WRX STI

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited

Recall date: 6 March 2019

Defect

The Stop Light Switch may be affected by contaminants from outside the vehicle and could cause electrical contact points to malfunction.

Hazard

If the Stop Light Switch fails, the brakes will continue to work, however the brake lights will not illuminate if the brake pedal is depressed. The vehicle may also not be able to be restarted after the ignition has been turned off. This may cause a safety risk to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted and asked to arrange to present their vehicles for a free of charge inspection and repair of a potentially faulty Stop Light Switch. For further information, contact your nearest Subaru dealership or the Subaru Customer Relations Team on 1800 22 66 43 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm AEST).

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001219