Dealers will replace the brake light switch free of charge.
Subaru brake light switch location.
Genuine subaru part 83311fj001 83311fg010 83311fg011 83311fj000.
Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1 800 373 6614.
Owners may also contact the nhtsa vehicle safety hotline at 1 888 327 4236 tty 1 800 424 9153 or go to www.
Subaru s number for this recall is wue 90.
While diagnosing brake light issues keep in mind that the brake switch controls all three lights.
A subaru brake light switch recall will be issued for 1 3 million vehicles in the u s.
And 2 3 million worldwide including popular models such as the crosstrek impreza forester and wrx.
Your subaru outback s brake light indicator is there to let you know that there is an issue with the brake system it is different than the anti lock brake system which gets its own abs warning light the brake light indicates that there is a problem with the physical braking system itself.
If all the lights are not working it may be due to a faulty brake switch.
A connector or plunger moves with the brake pedal and bridges the gap between both sides of the circuit allowing power to flow and light up the brake lights.
A build up of chemicals from scented cleaning products containing silicone can disable the brake light switch in millions of subaru vehicles.
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So we had an issue recently where the check engine traction control brake and cruise control lights in the subaru all started lighting up or flashing.