NHTSA Recall # | 136125 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V772000 |
MFG Compaign # | WTY-84 |
Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Supplier | SUBARU |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | XV CROSSTREK |
Model Year | 2013 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Date of notification | 26/12/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 17/05/12 |
End date of manufacturing | 02/07/13 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/11/18 |
Report created | 05/11/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 165534 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the fr-s owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began december 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, toyota owners may contact the toyota customer experience center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is wty-84. |
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). |