Subaru—Impreza—WRX and STI

PRA No.
2006/8519
Date published
24 May 2006
Product description

All 2002 to 2005 model years.

Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)
JF1GDAKD32G014090 to JF1GDAKD32G024720, JF1GDAKP52G014017 to JF1GDAKD32G024632, JF1GDAKD33G026004 to JF1GDAKD33G036709, JF1GDAKT53G026025 to JF1GDAKT53G036701, JF1GDAKD34G037516 to JF1GDAKD34G045213, JF1GDAKT54G037686 to JF1GDAKT54G045187, JF1GDAKD35G047630 to JF1GDAKD35G058955, JF1GDAKT55G047606 to JF1GDAKT55G058978, JF1GDBKH32G014861 to JF1GDBKH32G024553, JF1GDBKH33G026005 to JF1GDBKH33G036710, JF1GDBKH34G037519 to JF1GDBKH34G044852, JF1GDBKH35G047628 to JF1GDBKH35G058506, JF1GGAKD32G009133 to JF1GGAKD32G014077, JF1GGAKP52G009010 to JF1GGAKP52G014071, JF1GGAKD33G015003 to JF1GGAKD33G019230, JF1GGAKT53G015014 to JF1GGAKT53G018896, JF1GGAKD34G020006 to JF1GGAKD34G023423, JF1GGAKT54G020167 to JF1GGAKT54G023157, JF1GGAKD35G024617 to JF1GGAKD35G031476, JF1GGAKT55G024819 to JF1GGAKT55G031430.

What are the defects?

These models are susceptible to interference from high voltage signals either from an external source or due to engine ignition system malfunction or as a result of unauthorised modifications (e.g. high powered stereo systems or ignition systems), which can cause the security system control module to reset and shut down the vehicle.

What are the hazards?

Critical driving situations.

What should consumers do?

All owners will be contacted by mail. Please contact your local dealer.

Supplier
Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited
Where the product was sold
Nationally

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Product category
Subaru