2015 Subaru Wrx | 2015 Subaru Forester | 2016 Subaru Wrx | 2016 Subaru Forester — Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger
Published March 21, 2016 · Recall initiated: March 21, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V162000, published March 21, 2016. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2015 Subaru Wrx | 2015 Subaru Forester | 2016 Subaru Wrx | 2016 Subaru Forester — Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- WRX
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 SUBARU WRX | 2015 SUBARU FORESTER | 2016 SUBARU WRX | 2016 SUBARU FORESTER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Subaru Wrx | 2015 Subaru Forester | 2016 Subaru Wrx | 2016 Subaru Forester — Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V162000 on March 21, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: WRX.