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SevereNHTSA·17V625000·Announced 2017-10-06

Subaru Recalls 2015 WRX Models Due to Subwoofer Wiring Fire Risk

Subaru is recalling 9,178 2015 WRX vehicles because trunk items may cause subwoofer wiring to short, potentially leading to overheating and fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring) that explicitly states the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage reports/risks.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015 WRX and WRX/STI vehicles equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk. The recall affects 9,178 vehicles.

Items in the trunk may cause the subwoofer wiring to contact the subwoofer metal frame, possibly resulting in an electrical short. An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier and cause the subwoofer to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the subwoofer wire, install a wire retainer clip, and, as necessary, replace the subwoofer, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2017. 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
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electrical System
Hazard
Affected units
9,178

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)

  • WRX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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