NHTSA recall record

Outback engine control module (ecu/ecm) recall — NHTSA campaign 22V473000

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles. The engine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose…

engine control module (ecu/ecm)component
22V473000official record ID
Jul 1, 2022report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record22V473000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmSubaru of America, Inc.
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Report dateJul 1, 2022
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles. The engine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose electrical connection to the engine control unit (ECU).

Potential consequence

A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy described by NHTSA

Dealers will replace the engine wiring harness and ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRC-22.

Vehicle pages currently linked in our database

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Additional NHTSA notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

What to do next

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