Subaru Impreza recall: Electrical System
Official safety recall 16V738000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Forester | 2011 | United States |
| Subaru Forester | 2012 | United States |
| Subaru Forester | 2013 | United States |
| Subaru Impreza | 2011 | United States |
| Subaru Impreza | 2012 | United States |
| Subaru Impreza | 2013 | United States |
| Subaru Impreza | 2014 | United States |
The problem
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.
The official remedy
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.