2016 SUBARU WRX RECALL - #16V162000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : GASOLINE : TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 SUBARU WRX |
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| Manufacturer |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
4/13/2015 - 10/21/2015 |
| Recalled on |
3/21/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/15/2016 |
| # Affected |
18,187 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2016 SUBARU WRX Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2016 SUBARU WRX Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
2016 SUBARU WRX Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BACK UP LIGHTS, SWITCH
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