2015 Subaru Forester Recall: Engine And Engine Cooling (NHTSA 16V162000)
NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2015 Subaru Forester vehicles manufactured by Subaru of America, Inc.. Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.
What does the official notice say?
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.
Risk if left unaddressed
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer's fix (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.
Additional notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 16V162000).
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA recall 16V162000?
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.
What happens if this recall isn't fixed?
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?
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. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 16V162000.
Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 16V162000, reported on 21/03/2016. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.
