The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Insufficient clearance within the hazard warning light switch housing can cause a binding between the actuating button and the housing.
The risk
The switch could stick in an intermediate position when deactivating, resulting in the turn signals becoming inoperable.
The fix
Dealers will install a modified hazard warning switch.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 97V-210 (97V210000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Component | Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights › Switch |
| Report date | November 13, 1997 |
| Owners notified | January 5, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 19,730 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the lights
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 97V-210 repair free?
Yes. Subaru dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a modified hazard warning switch.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 19,730 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.