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HighNHTSA·22V473000·Announced 2022-01-07

2022 Subaru Outback Engine Wiring Harness Damage Causes Stall Risk

The engine wiring harness may be damaged in 2022 Subaru Outback vehicles, causing a loose connection to the engine control unit. This could cause engine stalls and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The hazard is theoretical: the source uses 'may cause' and describes increased risk rather than documented incidents. No crashes or injuries are mentioned. Per the rubric, theoretical hazards with no reported incidents score at most 3.

Plain-English summary

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

A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, which increases the risk of a crash.

This recall affects approximately 15 Subaru Outback vehicles from the 2022 model year. Owners will be notified by mail beginning August 30, 2022. Dealers will replace the engine wiring harness and engine control unit at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule service.

The recalled product

Product
2022 SUBARU OUTBACK
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Engine Control System
Hazard
  • engine-stall
  • crash-risk
  • electrical-fault
Affected units
15

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • OUTBACK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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