Spare Part Ignition Switch for use in Subaru Liberty MY2004-2014, Outback MY2004-2014, Forester MY2009-2013, Tribeca MY2006-2014, Exiga MY2009-2018, Impreza MY2008-2011 and WRX/WRX STI MY2008-2014 Vehicles
Published 24 June 2019
Product
An ignition switch service spare part suitable for installation into certain Australian delivered Subarus: Liberty - MY2004-2014 Outback - MY2004-2014 Forester - MY2009-2013 Tribeca - MY2006-2014 Exiga - MY2009-2018 Impreza - MY2008-2011 WRX/WRX STI - MY2008-2014
Why it was recalled
The spare part ignition switch may have imperfections in its ball springs. In the long term these imperfections may result in the failure of the ignition switch, which may cause the key position to inadvertently move from the "ON" position to the "ACC" position while the car is moving.
Hazard
If the ball spring within the ignition switch fails, the key may move from the “ON” position to the “ACC” position whilst the vehicle is in motion. This will cause the engine to stop running and the power supply to the SRS airbag system will be cut. If the engine stops running, the vehicle will unexpectedly slow down and stop, posing an accident hazard to the occupants of the vehicle and other road users. If the vehicle was involved in a collision at this time, the airbag system would not react as designed, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and/or vehicle occupants.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.