| NHTSA Recall # | 132682 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V625000 |
| MFG Compaign # | WTQ-76 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Supplier | SUBARU |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | WRX |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date of notification | 31/10/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 17/01/14 |
| End date of manufacturing | 09/04/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 06/10/17 |
| Report created | 10/10/17 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 9178 |
| Defect summary | Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2015 wrx and wrx/sti vehicles, equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk. Items in the trunk may cause the subwoofer wiring to contact the subwoofer metal frame, possibly resulting in an electrical short. |
| Consequence summary | An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the subwoofer wire, install a wire retainer clip, and, as necessary, replace the subwoofer, free of charge. The recall began october 31, 2017. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is wtq-76. |
| 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). |