2022 Subaru Impreza and Subaru Outback recall: windshield
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 22, 2022. It covers about 42 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 42
- reported
- Sep 22, 2022
- owners notified
- Nov 11, 2022
- related complaints
- 283
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Risk
- An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.
Recall number 22V712000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Impreza 2022 2022
- Subaru Outback 2022 2022
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 283 complaints about visibility problems.
Questions about recall 22V712000
Is there a recall on the 2022 Subaru Impreza and Subaru Outback windshield?
Yes. Recall 22V712000, reported on September 22, 2022, covers about 42 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 22V712000?
Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1‑844‑373‑6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.
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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