SUBARU IMPREZA 2022: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V712000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | IMPREZA | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-11-11 | 2022-09-22 | 2022-09-23 |
Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WRH-22
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 42
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 212
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."
An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
