Fram/Subaru Oil Filter 15208aa12a — Equipment
Published February 1, 2013 · Recall initiated: January 29, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13E005000, published February 1, 2013 and initiated January 29, 2013. Recalling firm: Fram Group Operatons, LLC; Fram/Subaru Oil Filter 15208aa12a — Equipment.
What's the hazard
Fram Group Operations, LLC (Fram) is recalling certain Subaru original service equipment oil filters sold for installation on Subaru Legacy, Outback, Impreza, and Forester model vehicles equipped with certain 4 cylinder engines. Due to manufacturing anomalies, upon engine start up, engine oil may leak from around the oil filter gasket, causing a rapid loss of nearly all engine oil.
What to do
Fram will replace the defective oil filters free of charge. Owners may contact Fram at 1-800-890-2075, Option 2, or go to www.fram.com/Subaru_recall for more information.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FRAM/SUBARU
- Model
- OIL FILTER 15208AA12A
- Manufacturer
- Fram Group Operatons, LLC
- Lot
- FRAM/SUBARU OIL FILTER 15208AA12A
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Fram/Subaru Oil Filter 15208aa12a — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13E005000 on February 1, 2013. Reported hazard: Fram Group Operations, LLC (Fram) is recalling certain Subaru original service equipment oil filters sold for installation on Subaru Legacy, Outback, Impreza, and Forester model vehicles equipped with certain 4 cylinder engines. Due to manufacturing anomalies, upon engine start up, engine oil may leak from around the oil filter gasket, causing a rapid loss of nearly all engine oil.
What should I do if I have this product?
Fram will replace the defective oil filters free of charge. Owners may contact Fram at 1-800-890-2075, Option 2, or go to www.fram.com/Subaru_recall for more information.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FRAM/SUBARU. Model: OIL FILTER 15208AA12A.