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Subaru Recall WUE-90: Brake Lights May Not Illuminate
2010 Subaru Impreza
Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of crash.
Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch
- Summary
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
- Actions
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUE-90.
- Documents (23)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- UPDATE - Subaru Safety Recall: WUE-90 Brake Lamp Switch Replacement
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- UPDATE - Subaru Safety Recall: WUE-90 Brake Lamp Switch Replacement
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Retailer Pre-owned Assistance Program – Brake Lamp Switch (WUE-90)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - March 1, 2019 - New Subaru Safety Recall: WUE-90 Brake Lamp Switch Replacement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Date: April 15, 2019 REMINDER – Owner Notification: Subaru Safety Recall WUE-90 Brake Lamp Switch Replacement
- Chronology
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- WUE-90 Grease – Part Number SOA868V9700 - DEPARTMENT: Parts Supply Chain - DATE: 04/10/19
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer announcement - WUE90 grease ordering procedure change
- Miscellaneous Document - email notification - Subaru Safety Recall WUE-90 Brake Lamp Switch Recall NHTSA Recall ID 19V-149
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- April 18th, 2019 Re: WUE-90 Brake Light Switch – Required Process Changes
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- April 30, 2019 Re: WUE-90 Brake Light Switch tool – additional distribution
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- April 22, 2019 REMINDER – Owner Notification: Subaru Safety Recall WUE-90 Brake Lamp Switch Replacement-Updated
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) - WUE-90 Brake Light Switch tool – additional stock.
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
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