The engine turning off unexpectedly can increase the risk of a crash. If a crash occurs under this condition, the air bag may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

Electrical System — Ignition — Switch

Date Announced

APR 11, 2019

Vehicles Affected

511

Subaru Recall #

WUF-91

NHTSA Campaign #

19V297000

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Impreza vehicles, 2008-2014 WRX vehicles, 2005-2014 Legacy vehicles, 2005-2014 Outback vehicles and 2006-2008 Tribeca vehicles equipped with a mechanical key ignition switch installed as a replacement part. The ball spring inside the switch may break, reducing the strength of the ignition switch. If this occurs, the weight on the key ring and certain road conditions could cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position to the accessory position, turning off the engine.

Actions

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition switch, replacing the ignition switch, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 10, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUF-91.

Documents (10)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Date: April 12, 2019 New Subaru Safety Recall: WUF-91 Replacement Ignition Switch Recall
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - April 30, 2019 UPDATE Subaru Safety Recall: WUF-91 Replacement Ignition Switch Recall
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3