What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2012444
- Recall date
- 27 December 2012
- Make
- Subaru
- Models
- Tribeca, Forester, Outback, Legacy
- Model years
- 2006 to 2012
- Vehicle class
- SUV
- System
- Accessories
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 293
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles equipped with dealer-installed accessory puddle lights, a short circuit may develop causing the lights to melt and/or emit smoke. This could result in a fire causing property damage and/or injury. Correction: Dealers will install an additional fused wiring harness to protect against short circuits.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2012444.