Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V738000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V738000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2007-2009 model year legacy and outback vehicles, 2008-2014 impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines Includes 100,127 affected units, Power Relay may Fail Allowing Air Pump to Overheat, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2007-2009 model year legacy and outback vehicles, 2008-2014 impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year legacy and outback vehicles, 2008-2014 impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. the relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began december 2016. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wtm-73.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V738000
Report Received Date: 2016-10-13T00:00:00
Subject: Power relay may fail allowing air pump to overheat
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 100,127

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WTM-73
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year legacy and outback vehicles, 2008-2014 impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. the relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
Consequence Summary: If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began december 2016. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wtm-73.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 60.9

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NHTSA ID: 16V738000
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