Subaru of America – Incorrect Information in Owner’s Manual/FMVSS 108

Subaru of America (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 WRX vehicles equipped with the “Eyesight” feature. The owner’s manual may contain incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”


Affected models:

Report Received Date 20230123
NHTSA ID 23V016000
Consequence Summary Incorrect instructions for adjusting the sensitivity of the High Beam Assist function contained in the owner's manual may cause the lights to not be adjusted as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Subaru will mail an owner's manual insert containing the correct information, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 15, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-23.
Recall Code WRA-23
Potentially Affected 4615
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V016000)

What the owner should do?

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