2013 SUBARU OUTBACK RECALL - #19V297000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : IGNITION : SWITCH
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK |
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| Manufacturer |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
3/11/2004 - 4/30/2014 |
| Recalled on |
4/12/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/10/2019 |
| # Affected |
511 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
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| Description |
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine. |
| Consequences |
The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91. |
| 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.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for EQUIPMENT
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for STEERING
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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Comments
11/29/2016 - Elissa Holt
I have a 2013 outback and have had numerous repairs.full break repair and oil leak in engine bushings need replacement have had both sets of brakes replace due to caliper freezing.I trying to get in touch with Subaru headquarters for some compensation for this car.It has 57000 miles and all of this should not be wrong wit this car.Please send me some information on whom to contact [email protected] thank you