Subaru up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle.
The short version
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported a problem with the exterior lighting. Here is what owners need to know.
Up to 78,650 of these vehicles may have been equipped with accessory puddle lights that, when illuminated, brighten the area under the doors of the vehicle. A short circuit can develop when either the puddle light or connector are exposed to an electrolytic moisture source (such as road spray that has road salt in it) and it penetrates the circuit board of the puddle light or the pins of the puddle light connector(s).
Over time, migration of the moisture into the circuit board and/or into the connector cavity, may result in a short circuit of the puddle light system. This may generate heat which may melt the plastic resulting in smoke or fire.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fused-harness, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-602.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Subaru B9 Tribeca |
| 2009–2012 | Subaru Forester |
| 2010–2011 | Subaru Legacy |
| 2010–2011 | Subaru Outback |
What changed
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