Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V625000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V625000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2015 wrx and wrx/sti vehicles, equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk Includes 9,178 affected units, Subwoofer Wire may Overheat and Cause Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2015 wrx and wrx/sti vehicles, equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk
Defect Summary
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2015 wrx and wrx/sti vehicles, equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk. items in the trunk may cause the subwoofer wiring to contact the subwoofer metal frame, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
Corrective Action
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the subwoofer wire, install a wire retainer clip, and, as necessary, replace the subwoofer, free of charge. the recall began october 31, 2017. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wtq-76.