A defect found in a stop light switch has resulted in the recall of more than 120,000 Subaru vehicles nationally.

The recall will affect five Subaru models, including the Impreza MY2009-2016, XV MY2012-2015, WRX MY2009-2014, WRX STI MY2011-2014 and Forester MY2013-2015

An ACCC recall notice, identifies the stop light switch may be affected by contaminants from outside the vehicle and could cause electrical contact points to malfunction.

“If the stop light switch fails, the brakes will continue to work, however the brake lights will not illuminate if the brake pedal is depressed. The vehicle may also not be able to be restarted after the ignition has been turned off. This may cause a safety risk to vehicle occupants and/or other road users,” the notice on the Australian Consumer Commission website says.

An additional 130 Subaru Outback Diesel models have also been recalled due to a separate default.

Affected Outback Diesel models have been fitted with an oil pipe with a smaller interior pipe diameter than required. The recall notice identifies “This may result in insufficient oil supply to the turbocharger’s turbine bearing, which may lead to the turbine bearing wearing prematurely, or in the worst case, the bearing may seize causing the turbine blade to fracture”.

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted and asked to arrange to present their vehicles for a free inspection and repair.

For more information, owners can contact the Subaru Customer Relations Team on 1800 22 66 43 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm AEST).

Click here to see the VIN list of affected vehicles.

Source: whitsundaytimes.com.au – Subaru recalls more than 120,000 vehicles

11 Mar 2019