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WarningCampaign #23V551000Electrical

Subaru Recalls Multiple Models: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Subaru Impreza
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Automotive wiring harness into the engine compartment — representative photo for NHTSA electrical recall
An automotive wiring harness routed into the engine compartment (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: simonov / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0).

Affected Vehicles

  • 2024 Subaru Impreza
  • 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

Recall Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek and Impreza vehicles. Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.

Consequence

A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. If damage is found, dealers will add protective tape or replace the instrument panel harness, as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-23.

411 Press Analysis

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Subaru Impreza vehicles due to an issue with electrical system: instrument cluster/panel. The recall was reported to NHTSA on August 4, 2023. A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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