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16V-162

Mar 21, 2016

Subaru

Turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall

Engine and cooling

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Campaign 16V-162

Turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall

Manufacturer: Subaru
Filed: March 21, 2016
Component: Engine and cooling
Vehicles affected: 18,187
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTA-62.

Affected models

Subaru Forester 2015 to 2016 Subaru WRX 2015 to 2016

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