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NHTSARecalled Oct 13, 2016 · #16V738000

Power Relay may Fail Allowing Air Pump to Overheat

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Description

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. If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Power Relay may Fail Allowing Air Pump to Overheat
  • 2008-2014 Impreza
  • 2009-2013 Forester
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2014 Impreza, 2013 Forester
UPCs

What you should do

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 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.

View the official CPSC notice