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

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2015 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V625000
Report Received Date: 2017-10-06T00:00:00
Subject: Subwoofer wire may overheat and cause fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 9,178

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WTQ-76
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 66.05

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SID: row-u6aq.fcd5-dwdr
NHTSA ID: 17V625000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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