Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1147930 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | August 27, 2020 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Headlamp |
| Production period | July 2009 — September 2014 |
| Vehicles affected | 116,540 units |
Defect
On HID headlamps (low-beam), a specific combination of bulb and reflector specifications causes the ultraviolet light emitted by the bulb to accelerate deterioration of the reflective surface. Continued use causes the aluminum vapor deposition on the reflective surface to peel away, gradually reducing light intensity. In the worst case, the lamp fails to conform to Safety Standards Article 32 (Headlamp Standards).
Corrective action
Replace the bulb on all vehicles with a corrected part. Then inspect the headlamp light intensity. On any vehicle that does not meet the specified light intensity, replace the headlamp body with a corrected part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 7 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| DBA-BM9 | LEGACY | BM9-003859 — BM9-025338 |
| DBA-BMG | LEGACY | BMG-002001 — BMG-004925 |
| DBA-BMM | LEGACY | BMM-002001 — BMM-009726 |
| DBA-BR9 | LEGACY | BR9-006265 — BR9-077124 |
| DBA-BRF | LEGACY | BRF-002419 — BRF-009240 |
| DBA-BRG | LEGACY | BRG-002001 — BRG-011746 |
| DBA-BRM | LEGACY | BRM-002001 — BRM-033590 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
ＨＩＤ仕様のヘッドランプ（すれ違い用前照灯）において、内部構成部品であるバルブと反射面の仕様の組み合わせによって、バルブからの紫外線により反射面の劣化が促進されるものがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、反射面のアルミ蒸着が剥離し、光度が徐々に低下して、最悪の場合、保安基準第３２条（前照灯の基準）に適合しなくなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、バルブを対策品に交換する。その上で、ヘッドランプの光度を点検し、所定の光度を満たさないものはヘッドランプボディを対策品に交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3004799