NHTSA recall 18V-935 (18V935000)
visibility recall reported December 31, 2018 - about 71,190 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V935000
- Also written as
- 18V-935
- Manufacturer number
- WTZ-85
- Reported
- December 31, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~71,190
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while backing up the vehicle. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Why it is dangerous
Failure to display the rearview image while backing up increases the risk of crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the audio system display software, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTZ-85.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-935 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.