Recall
Subaru Outback — 22V712000
NHTSA ID
22V712000
Make
Subaru
Model
Outback
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2022-09-22
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Units Affected
42
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
WRH-22
Summary
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.