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Subaru due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.

NHTSA campaign 23V-551 · Reported August 4, 2023 · 35,357 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Subaru Crosstrek and Impreza
VEHICLES AFFECTED
35,357
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket.
COST
Free

The short version

Subaru of America, Inc. reported a problem with the electrical system instrument cluster/panel. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Due to insufficient clearance, the instrument panel harness may contact the steering beam bracket, damaging the wire insulation and causing a short circuit.

WHY IT MATTERS

A short circuit may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the harness and install an additional clamp on the steering beam bracket, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-551.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2024Subaru Crosstrek
2024Subaru Impreza

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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