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 headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.
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 headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251190-subaru-legacy-2013-recall-electrical-system · Recall date February 25, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V061000
“SUBARU LEGACY (2013) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated February 25, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251190-subaru-legacy-2013-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall 13V061000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V061000).
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 13V061000 — Subaru of America, Inc. SUBARU LEGACY (2013) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a SUBARU LEGACY (2013) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 13V061000 from Subaru of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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