NHTSA Recall 12V254000: Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,886 vehicles. It affects 2013 Subaru BRZ.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V254000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WQB-38 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Report received | June 5, 2012 |
| Owner notification | June 19, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 brz vehicles manufactured from november 25, 2011, through may 25, 2012. The owners manual contains an inaccurate description of the actual operation of the front passenger occupant classification system. Other portions of the owners manual, describing the air bag system, require clarification. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 208, occupant crash protection.
Safety risk
Misinformation could lead to an increased risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and will mail corrected owners manuals, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 19, 2012. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Notes
Subaru's recall campaign number is wqb-38.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V254000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Subaru BRZ | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.