SUBARU IMPREZA 2012: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V772000

Make Model Year
SUBARU IMPREZA 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-26 2018-11-01 2018-11-05

Production Dates: 2011-04-01 - 2012-06-30

Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: WTY-84

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 165534

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru" is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.

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.