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Passenger car (Subaru WRX) - Repair
Official notice
21 Jul 2022
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger car (Subaru WRX) - Repair. Defect in the reversing lights (backup lamp switch). ■ Defective component (part name): Reversing lights (backup lamp switch). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: In the backup lamp switch (reversing lights), inappropriate materials used for its components may cause a black film to form on the internal contacts and the material to corrode. Continued use in this condition may cause the reversing lights to stop illuminating. Published 2022-07-21.
What to do now
(Recall notification number)5183 ■ Details of corrective measures: Inspect all vehicles and replace the part with an improved part if affected.
Units affected
22,841
Recall number
5183
Official notice
2022-07-21
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the reversing lights (backup lamp switch). ■ Defective component (part name): Reversing lights (backup lamp switch). ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: In the backup lamp switch (reversing lights), inappropriate materials used for its components may cause a black film to form on the internal contacts and the material to corrode. Continued use in this condition may cause the reversing lights to stop illuminating.
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Subaru. Contact: 株式会社SUBARU. Phone 0120-052215.
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