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Passenger cars (Subaru Levorg and 4 other models) - Repair

Official notice

21 Jul 2022

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:HighCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Subaru Levorg and 4 other models) - Repair. Defect in the electrical system (wiring harness connector). ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical system (wiring harness connector). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: In the wiring harness connector for the electric parking brake, inappropriate selection of resin material may cause the connector to crack due to exposure to deicing agents and similar substances. As a result, vehicle vibration and similar factors may cause the wiring harness connector to disconnect, illuminating the warning light and preventing the electric parking brake from operating or being released. Published 2022-07-21.

What to do now

(Recall notification number)5184 ■ Details of corrective measures: Inspect the wiring harness connector on all vehicles and install a retaining clip if the connector is affected.

Units affected

247,383

Recall number

5184

Official notice

2022-07-21

The hazard

Defect in the electrical system (wiring harness connector). ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical system (wiring harness connector). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: In the wiring harness connector for the electric parking brake, inappropriate selection of resin material may cause the connector to crack due to exposure to deicing agents and similar substances. As a result, vehicle vibration and similar factors may cause the wiring harness connector to disconnect, illuminating the warning light and preventing the electric parking brake from operating or being released.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Check the official notice for the affected products and next steps.

Models

DBA-VM4, DBA-VMG, DBA-GK2, DBA-GK3, DBA-GK6, DBA-GK7, DBA-GT2, DBA-GT3, DBA-GT6, DBA-GT7, DBA-VAG, DBA-BN9, DBA-BS9

Recall Numbers

5184

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Affected products

Product 1

スバル 「レヴォーグ」「インプレッサ」「XV」「WRX」「レガシィ」

Units affected

247,383

Hazard

Defect in the electrical system (wiring harness connector). ■ Defective component (part name): Electrical system (wiring harness connector). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: In the wiring harness connector for the electric parking brake, inappropriate selection of resin material may cause the connector to crack due to exposure to deicing agents and similar substances. As a result, vehicle vibration and similar factors may cause the wiring harness connector to disconnect, illuminating the warning light and preventing the electric parking brake from operating or being released.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

株式会社SUBARU

Phone

0120-052215

Brand: Subaru. Contact: 株式会社SUBARU. Phone 0120-052215.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

5184

Event id

CAA-00000029616

Units affected

247,383

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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