SUBARU FORESTER (2012) recall — Exterior Lighting
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.
Recall notice
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252055-subaru-forester-2012-recall-exterior-lighting · Recall date December 26, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V602000
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“SUBARU FORESTER (2012) recall — Exterior Lighting.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 26, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252055-subaru-forester-2012-recall-exterior-lighting. Based on NHTSA recall #12V602000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V602000).
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What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fused-harness, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.
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Subject: Recall 12V602000 — Subaru of America, Inc. SUBARU FORESTER (2012) recall — Exterior Lighting Hello, I own a SUBARU FORESTER (2012) recall — Exterior Lighting that is covered by recall 12V602000 from Subaru of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional fused-harness, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 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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- Official source: NHTSA Recall #12V602000 (December 26, 2012)
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