Category: Recalls

WTY-84 Valve Spring Fracturing – 2012-2014 Subaru

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V772
Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 165,534

 

Engine Valve Spring Failure may cause Engine Stall

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.

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WTW-82 Combination Meter Reprogramming – 2018 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V773
Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 228,648

 

Incorrect Fuel Range Display May Cause Stall

The inaccurate fuel display may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty.

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WTV-81 – Electronic Parking Brake may Fail – 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy & Outback

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V626
Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
Components PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected 27,175

 

Electronic Parking Brake may Fail

A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.

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WTU-80 – STOPSALE/Recall – Possible Missing Spot Welds – 2019 Subaru Ascent

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V508
Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 293

 

Missing Spot Welds in B-Pillar Area

In the event of a crash, the missing spot welds may compromise the vehicle’s strength, increasing the risk of injury.

 

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Subaru Ascent vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot welds on, or around, the B-Pillar, compromising vehicle strength.

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WTS-78 – Subaru STOP SALE/FMVSS Non-Compliance Recall-Incorrect Certification Label Information – 2018 Subaru Forester

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V455
Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
Components TIRES, EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,654

 

Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110

Installing incorrect tires or applying incorrect tire air pressure may increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”

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