Subaru Recalls 2015-2016 Forester and WRX for Turbocharger Duct Defect
Subaru is recalling 2015-2016 Forester and WRX vehicles because a cracked turbocharger air intake duct may cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (engine stall increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured between April 10, 2015, and October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured between April 10, 2015, and October 20, 2015. The recall involves approximately 18,187 vehicles.
The defect involves the turbocharger air intake duct, which may crack. This crack can result in an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
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 in April 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SUBARU WRX, FORESTER
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 18,187
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- WRX
- FORESTER
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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