| Issue ID | 1585633 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11234379 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | IMPREZA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 24/07/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Recall - unable to get service in reasonable time - have contacted dealers in boston area - all to busy to fix this issue subaru safety recall wue-90 brake lamp switch recall nhtsa recall id 19v-149 regarding vin: jf1gpad69e[xxx] dear [xxx], this notice is sent to you in accordance with the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act. Subaru of america, inc. Has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2013-2017 model year crosstrek vehicles, 2014-2016 model year forester vehicles, 2008-2016 model year impreza (4-door) vehicles, 2012-2016 model year impreza (5-door) vehicles, and 2008-2014 model year wrx (4-door) vehicles. You received this notice because our records indicate that you currently own one of these vehicles. Description of the safety defect and safety hazard due to a potential defect in the brake lamp switch in your vehicle, the rear brake lamps may not illuminate as intended while braking. Brake lights that do not illuminate properly will not alert other drivers that the vehicle is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash. In the event of a brake lamp switch failure, the brakes on your vehicle would not be affected. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). *tt |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MEDFORD, MA |
| VIN pattern | JF1GPAD69E8XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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