Recall 13V061000: Remote Engine Starter Defect

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: February 25, 2013

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V061000

COMPONENT(S): Electrical System , Equipment

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 47,419

ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL

Vehicle MakeModel ModelYear(s)

Subaru Impreza 2012-2013

Subaru Legacy 2010-2013

Subaru Outback 2010-2013

Subaru XV Crosstrek 2013

DETAILS

5 Associated Documents

MANUFACTURER: Subaru of America, Inc.

SUMMARY:
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, certain model year 2012-2013 Impreza vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory, and certain model year 2013 XV Crosstrek vehicles equipped with a CVT transmission and an Audiovox remote engine starter (RES) accessory. Additionally included are certain model year 2013 Legacy and Outback vehicles that may have received replacement RES fobs. If the RES fob is dropped, the fob may malfunction and randomly transmit an engine start request without pressing the button.

CONSEQUENCE:
The engine may inadvertently start and run for up to fifteen minutes. The engine may continue to start and stop until the fob battery is depleted, or until the vehicle runs out of fuel. If the vehicle is parked in an enclosed area, there is a risk of carbon monoxide build-up which may cause headaches, dizziness or, in extreme cases, unconsciousness and/or asphyxiation.

REMEDY:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the RES key fobs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of April 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 for more information.

NOTES:
Original equipment keyless entry fobs integrated on the vehicle key are not affected. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQF-42. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.