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NHTSA recall 13V061000

Electrical System, Equipment · Subaru of America, Inc.

February 25, 2013report date
47,419units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with an automatic or cvt transmission and an audiovox Remote engine starter (res) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a cvt transmission and an audiovox Remote engine starter (res) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a cvt transmission and an audiovox Remote engine starter (res) accessory. Additionally included are…

Why it matters: The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause…

The fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the res key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2012 Subaru Impreza, 2013 Subaru Impreza, 2010 Subaru Legacy, 2011 Subaru Legacy, 2012 Subaru Legacy, 2013 Subaru Legacy, 2010 Subaru Outback, 2011 Subaru Outback, 2012 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Outback, 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V061000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.