Recall 16V-738
Subaru of America, Inc. recalled the 2009 to 2013 Subaru Forester and 3 other models: Electrical system.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-738
- Reported
- October 13, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 100,127 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
The risk
If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-[removed]. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.
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 2009 to 2013
- Subaru Impreza 2008 to 2014
- Subaru Legacy 2007 to 2009
- Subaru Outback 2007 to 2009