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NHTSARecalled Mar 21, 2016 · #16V162000

Turbocharger Intake Duct Crack may cause Stall

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Turbocharger Intake Duct Crack may cause Stall
  • 2015-2016 WRX
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2016 WRX
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice