Mechanic Notes

2022 Subaru Forester Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch recall 23V755000

Safety recall

Component: Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch · Campaign 23V755000 · Reported 09/11/2023

Symptoms / what can happen

An inoperative inhibitor switch may prevent the reverse lights from illuminating and the rearview camera image from displaying, increasing the risk of a crash.

Cause

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2021 Crosstrek, 2022 Forester, 2021-2023 Legacy, and Outback vehicles. An insufficient weld may allow water to enter the inhibitor switch, causing it to fail.

The fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official remedy: Dealers will replace the inhibitor switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WRQ-23.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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