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Subaru reports possible short circuit, issues recall

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Khatir Soltani
Subaru Canada is recalling 293 vehicles equipped with dealer-installed accessory puddle lights after it's been discovered that a short circuit may develop causing the lights to melt and/or emit smoke. This could result in a fire.

Consequently, Subaru dealers will install an additional fused wiring harness.

Affected models include the 2006-2012 Tribeca, 2010-2011 Outback and Legacy, and 2009-2012 Forester. If less than 300 vehicles are affected in Canada, the United States recall affects 634,000 vehicles.

Source: Transport Canada

Subaru Outback 2011
Photo: Mike Goetz


Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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