Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1151830 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | July 21, 2022 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Backup Lamp |
| Production period | June 11, 2014 — March 25, 2020 |
| Vehicles affected | 22,841 units |
Defect
The backup lamp switch uses an unsuitable contact material, causing a black film to form on the internal contact points and resulting in corrosion of the material. Continued use in this condition may cause the backup lamp to fail to illuminate.
Corrective action
Inspect all vehicles and, where applicable, replace the switch with a corrected/revised part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CBA-VAB | ＷＲＸ | VAB-002001 — VAB-036896 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
バックランプスイッチ（後退灯）において、構成部品の材料が不適切なため、スイッチ内部の接点部に黒色被膜が生成、材料が腐食する場合がある。そのため、そのまま使用を継続すると、後退灯が点灯しなくなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両点検し、対象であれば対策品に交換する。
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=3005215