The problem
On certain vehicles, the front main wiring harness chafes against the threads of the rear battery hold down rod. Chafing of the wiring harness can lead to an electrical short caused by the exposed wires.
The fix
The dealer will provide protective covers to be installed on the wiring harness and rear battery hold down rod. These protective covers will be provided free of charge.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with manual transmission andmaintenance free batteries.System: electrical; wiring harness.Consequences of defect: an electrical short can result in an engine compartmentfire and personal injury to vehicle passengers.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Subaru dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 82V130000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.