15Affected configurations shown633,842Potential units affected—Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
Over time, migration of the moisture into the circuit board and/or into the connector cavity, may result in a short circuit of the puddle light system. This may generate heat which may melt the plastic resulting in smoke or fire.
What fixes it
Official remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fused-harness, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
Latest reported completion: available in the live DOT record.
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 12V602000
2012 SUBARU FORESTEROpen vehicle record →2012 SUBARU TRIBECAOpen vehicle record →2011 SUBARU LEGACYOpen vehicle record →2011 SUBARU FORESTEROpen vehicle record →2011 SUBARU OUTBACKOpen vehicle record →2011 SUBARU TRIBECAOpen vehicle record →2010 SUBARU OUTBACKOpen vehicle record →2010 SUBARU FORESTEROpen vehicle record →2010 SUBARU LEGACYOpen vehicle record →2010 SUBARU TRIBECAOpen vehicle record →2009 SUBARU FORESTEROpen vehicle record →2009 SUBARU TRIBECAOpen vehicle record →2008 SUBARU TRIBECAOpen vehicle record →2007 SUBARU TRIBECAOpen vehicle record →2006 SUBARU TRIBECAOpen vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.