SUBARU IMPREZA 2017: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V216000

Make Model Year
SUBARU IMPREZA 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-04-20 2017-03-29 2017-03-31

Production Dates: 2016-09-23 - 2017-03-21

Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: WTP-75

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33131

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru" is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a reduction in fuel pressure, possibly causing the engine to stall.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit to turn the radiator cooling fan on at a lower temperature, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2738. Subaru's number for this recall is WTP-75.

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.