Subaru is recalling certain 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles with a potential electrical issue that could cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Free repairs will be made by dealers.
A 12-Volt battery that is unable to recharge can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Subaru is recalling 2019-2022 Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles where a corroded harness terminal may prevent the 12-volt battery from charging. This could lead to loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Subaru for free repairs.
A corroded harness terminal can break the connection to the 12-volt battery, preventing it from charging. This leads to loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash during normal driving.
Owners of 2019-2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the battery fails to charge, potentially causing loss of drive power.
Check if your vehicle is a 2019-2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. The recall covers vehicles with a corroded harness terminal that prevents battery charging.
Call 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free repair at a dealer.
Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket and any corroded terminals or harness.
Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket. If corrosion is found on the terminals, the 12-Volt output harness and terminals will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-23.
The harness terminal that supplies low-voltage power from the converter to the 12-Volt battery may corrode and break, preventing the battery from charging.
Check if your vehicle is a 2019-2022 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid. Affected vehicles have a corroded harness terminal that prevents battery charging.
Contact Subaru at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free repair at a dealer. Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket and any corroded parts.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V080000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 23V080000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the converter terminal mounting bracket. If corrosion is found on the terminals, the 12-Volt output harness and terminals will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-23. 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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