Recall 12V254000: 2013 Subaru BRZ

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jun 5, 2012
Vehicles affected
1,886
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 brz vehicles manufactured from november 25, 2011, through may 25, 2012. The owner’s manual contains an inaccurate description of the actual operation of the front passenger occupant classification system. Other portions of the owner’s manual, describing the air bag system, require clarification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 208, “occupant crash protection.”

The risk

Misinformation could lead to an increased risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.

The fix

Subaru will notify owners, and will mail corrected owner’s manuals, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 19, 2012. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Notes

Subaru's recall campaign number is wqb-38.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2013 Subaru BRZ

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V254000
Manufacturer campaign
WQB-38
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Owner letters
Jun 19, 2012
Components
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology