| Issue ID | 1542818 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11183740 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | IMPREZA |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 02/01/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brake lights turn on autonimously without having to pull the emergancy brake or depress the brake pedal. The brake light within my vechile will turn on while driving randomly or even while in a stationary position, there is not set time interval to the random on and off brake light switch. Some times it'll turn on and off within five minutes of driving or thrity minutes. There has recemtly been a recall by subaru for this exact issue but i have not received a dealer notification yet. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 700000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BUFORD, GA |
| VIN pattern | JF1GJAB67GHXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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