SUBARU FORESTER 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V162000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | FORESTER | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-04-15 | 2016-03-21 | 2016-03-21 |
Production Dates: 2015-06-01 - 2015-10-20
Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WTA-62
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 18187
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
