NHTSA Recall # | 121380 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V216000 |
MFG Compaign # | WTP-75 |
Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Supplier | SUBARU |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | IMPREZA |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/P |
Date of notification | 20/04/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 23/09/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 21/03/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 29/03/17 |
Report created | 31/03/17 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 33131 |
Defect summary | Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2017 impreza vehicles. Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a reduction in fuel pressure, possibly causing the engine to stall. |
Consequence summary | An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit to turn the radiator cooling fan on at a lower temperature, free of charge. The recall began on april 20, 2017. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2738. Subaru's number for this recall is wtp-75. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |