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Fire risk Published 11 Apr 2019 Ref JP-1144690

Subaru: Wiring

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — fire risk. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
11 Apr 2019
Units affected
33181
Reference
JP-1144690

Affected vehicles

Subaru Legacy 1998–2001

Hazard

The combination meter has improper circuit configuration. When the vehicle interior is exposed to moisture for extended periods, condensation may form on the meter substrate, causing the power circuit section to short. This may result in smoke emission from the meter substrate, and in severe cases, fire.
Show original (日本語)
コンビネーションメータにおいて、回路構成が不適切なため、車室内が長い間湿気にさらされると、メータ基板で結露が発生し、電源回路部がショートすることがある。そのため、メータ基板から発煙し、最悪の場合、火災に至るおそれがある。

Remedy

All vehicles will have the power circuit section of the combination meter substrate cleaned and treated with moisture-resistant coating.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、コンビネーションメータ基板の電源回路部を清掃し、防湿材コーティング処置を行う。

Official source

View the official recall notice