Recall 22V712000

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Report Date

20220922

Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Impreza and Outback vehicles. The incorrect paint clearcoat may have been applied, which can cause the windshield to be insufficiently bonded to the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Safety Consequence

An insufficiently bonded windshield can detach during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Subaru will offer owners a vehicle exchange or repurchase, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-22.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2022	SUBARU	IMPREZA
2022	SUBARU	OUTBACK

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.