Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #16V162000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 18,187 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V162000
| Manufacturer: | Subaru of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 21, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V162000 |
| Units affected: | 18,187 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.