Subaru Recalls 2013 BRZ Vehicles for Inaccurate Owner's Manual Information
Subaru is recalling 1,886 model year 2013 BRZ vehicles because the owner's manual contains inaccurate descriptions of the front passenger occupant classification and air bag systems.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a documentation error (inaccurate owner's manual) that creates a theoretical risk of injury during a crash, but no injuries or deaths have been reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 BRZ vehicles manufactured between November 25, 2011, and May 25, 2012. The recall involves 1,886 vehicles. The issue is that the owner's manual contains an inaccurate description of the actual operation of the front passenger occupant classification system. Additionally, other portions of the manual describing the air bag system require clarification.
As a result of these inaccuracies, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that this misinformation could lead to an increased risk of injury to front seat occupants during certain crash conditions.
Subaru will notify owners and mail corrected owner's manuals free of charge. The safety recall began on June 19, 2012. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- SUBARU BRZ
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Manufacturer
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Affected units
- 1,886
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- BRZ
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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