Mechanic Notes

2015 Subaru Forester Turbo/Supercharger recall 16V162000

Safety recall

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Turbo/Supercharger · Campaign 16V162000 · Reported 21/03/2016

Symptoms / what can happen

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Cause

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 fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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