The problem
The defect involves the 25 amp headlight fuse holder. There may be excessive electrical resistance caused by the looseness of the rivet holding the fuse holder to the terminal plate. Excess resistance may cause the soldered end of the fuse to melt. An open circuit could occur and the headlights would not operate.
The fix
Dealer will replace the headlight fuse holder with an inline fuel harness kit.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: lighting and communications; headlamp fuse holder.Consequences of defect: headlights may suddenly go out. If the light failurewere to occur at night while vehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash couldpossibly result.
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 83V026000.
- 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.