Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V162000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V162000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015-2016 wrx vehicles manufactured april 10, 2015, to october 21, 2015, and forester 2 Includes 18,187 affected units, Turbocharger Intake Duct Crack may cause Stall, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 wrx vehicles manufactured april 10, 2015, to october 21, 2015, and forester 2

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 wrx vehicles manufactured april 10, 2015, to october 21, 2015, and forester 2.0xt vehicles manufactured april 10, 2015, to october 20, 2015. the turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. the recall began april 2016. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wta-62.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V162000
Report Received Date: 2016-03-21T00:00:00
Subject: Turbocharger intake duct crack may cause stall
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 18,187

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WTA-62
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 wrx vehicles manufactured april 10, 2015, to october 21, 2015, and forester 2.0xt vehicles manufactured april 10, 2015, to october 20, 2015. the turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
Consequence Summary: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. the recall began april 2016. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wta-62.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 89.31

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NHTSA ID: 16V162000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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