NHTSA Campaign 22V712000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Issued by Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported Sep 22, 2022 · 42 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Consequence

An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SUBARU IMPREZA 2022 42
SUBARU OUTBACK 2022 42

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V712000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.