The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V216000·Announced 2017-03-29

Subaru Recalls 2017 Impreza Vehicles for Fuel Line Vaporization Risk

Subaru is recalling 2017 Impreza vehicles because winter fuels may vaporize in the fuel line, causing engine stalling and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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 stalling increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Subaru Impreza vehicles. The recall involves 33,131 vehicles. The defect is located in the fuel system, specifically the delivery hoses, lines, piping, and fittings.

Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line. This vaporization can result in a reduction in fuel pressure, which may cause the engine to stall. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU IMPREZA
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
33,131

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 (1)

  • IMPREZA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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