EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Subaru “Impreza/XV and Forester” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0217/16
Summary
null The wiring harness could become damaged where it is in contact with part of the steering column assembly. If this happened, a short circuit may occur. Potential safety-related consequences include deactivation or malfunction of the windscreen wipers, the headlamps, and/or the horn. Engine stalling may also occur.
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Product
Passenger car — Subaru
- Brand
- Subaru
- Name / model
- Impreza/XV and Forester · Impreza/XV (type SJ) and Forester (G4)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car
- Production dates: Forester: 2013 to 2014 model year vehiclesImpreza/XV: 2012 to 2014 model year vehicles
What is the risk?
- null The wiring harness could become damaged where it is in contact with part of the steering column assembly. If this happened, a short circuit may occur. Potential safety-related consequences include deactivation or malfunction of the windscreen wipers, the headlamps, and/or the horn. Engine stalling may also occur.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/02/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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