Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1152730 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 2, 2023 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Other (electrical equipment) |
| Production period | November 2020 — October 2022 |
| Vehicles affected | 51,613 units |
Defect
The Data Communication Module, a component of the telematics system, contains an incorrect control program. After a certain period following vehicle manufacture, the module's communication function stops. As a result, the vehicle does not conform to Safety Standards Article 43-8 (automatic emergency call device standards).
Corrective action
Reprogram the Data Communication Module on all vehicles with the corrected/updated software.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4BA-BT5 | LEGACY | BT5-002013 — BT5-012182 |
| 4BA-VN5 | LEVORG | VN5-002043 — VN5-0044361 |
| 5BA-VBH | ＷＲＸ | VBH-002009 — VBH-004999 |
| 5BA-VNH | LEVORG | VNH-002001 — VNH-005058 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
テレマティクスシステムの構成部品であるデータコミュニケーションモジュールにおいて、制御プログラムが不適切なため、車両製造後から一定期間経過後、通信機能が停止するものである。そのため、保安基準第４３条の８（事故自動緊急通報装置の基準）に適合しない。
改善措置
全車両、データコミュニケーションモジュールの制御プログラムを対策プログラムに書き換える。
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=3009147