Recall 16V-162
Subaru of America, Inc. recalled the 2015 to 2016 Subaru Forester and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling (engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-162
- Reported
- March 21, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 18,187 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Subaru's number for this recall is WTA-62.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Forester 2015 to 2016
- Subaru WRX 2015 to 2016