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2013 Subaru BRZ recall: owners/service/other manual

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 5, 2012. It covers about 1,886 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,886
reported
Jun 5, 2012
owners notified
Jun 19, 2012

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

What is wrong
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.”
Risk
Misinformation could lead to an increased risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 12V254000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V254000

Is there a recall on the 2013 Subaru BRZ owners/service/other manual?

Yes. Recall 12V254000, reported on June 5, 2012, covers about 1,886 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V254000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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