Recall 18V-772
Subaru of America, Inc. recalled the 2013 Scion FR-S and 3 other models: Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-772
- Reported
- November 1, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 165,534 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-[removed], Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-[removed]. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.
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
- Scion FR-S 2013
- Subaru BRZ 2013
- Subaru Impreza 2012 to 2014
- Subaru XV Crosstrek 2013