Recall 16V162000: 2015–2016 Subaru Forester, 2015–2016 Subaru WRX
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 21, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 18,187
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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 risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Subaru Forester
- 2016 Subaru Forester
- 2015 Subaru WRX
- 2016 Subaru WRX
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V162000
- Manufacturer campaign
- WTA-62
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Apr 15, 2016
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology