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Automotive · Japan · 2024-10-01

Subaru rotating warning lights, improper manufacturing process for vehicle pull-out

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-10-01
Manufacturer	Kiryu Kogyo Co., Ltd.
Models affected	Forester and others
Units affected	9
Defect	In rotating warning lights installed on road maintenance vehicles, etc., due to an improper manufacturing process for the vehicle's pull-out switch, some switch contacts may not have grease applied. As a result, if the switch is operated repeatedly, due to poor conductivity, there is a risk that the rotating warning light may turn off while illuminated or become unable to dim.
Recall number	5539
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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