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Subaru Impreza Brake Light Switch Adjustment Problem
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Unexpected brake light illumination can fail to alert other drivers that the vehicle is actually braking, and a vehicle that shifts out of Park unexpectedly can roll away. Either situation increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V292000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2023 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The brake light switch on these Imprezas may be adjusted incorrectly, which can cause the brake lights to turn on even when the driver isn't pressing the brake pedal. The same issue can also let the driver start the vehicle and shift the transmission out of Park without pressing the brake pedal.
What you should do
2. Contact a Subaru dealer, or call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 (reference recall WRI-23), to schedule an inspection.
3. The switch inspection and adjustment is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V292000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Subaru — official Subaru recall lookup
Customer service: 1-844-373-6614
The bigger picture
- Subaru Lighting Recalls Affect Brake Lights, Reverse Lights and Signals · all 4 Subaru recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Impreza vehicles. The brake light switch may be improperly adjusted and illuminate the brake lights without application of the brake pedal. The vehicle may also allow drivers to start and shift the transmission out of the PARK position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment" and 102, "Trans Shift Lever Seq/Starter Interlock/Trans Braking Effect."
- Safety risk
- An unintentional brake light illumination can fail to alert other motorists of actual brake application. A vehicle that shifts out of the park position unexpectedly can allow the vehicle to rollaway. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the gap between the brake light switch and stopper, adjusting the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRI-23.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.