EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Subaru “Solterra” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00011/26
Summary
Due to a software error in the 360° panorama camera control unit, the reverse camera may briefly ‘freeze’ during reversing. Also, when the car is started again, the camera picture may possibly not be displayed. This could increase the risk of an accident involving persons while reversing. These persons may suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of…
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Product
Passenger car — Subaru
- Brand
- Subaru
- Name / model
- Solterra · e6*2018/858*00162*00-*02 (EAM1S(M))
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: 28.3.2022 - 11.6.2025
What is the risk?
- Due to a software error in the 360° panorama camera control unit, the reverse camera may briefly ‘freeze’ during reversing. Also, when the car is started again, the camera picture may possibly not be displayed. This could increase the risk of an accident involving persons while reversing. These persons may suffer injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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