Recall 16V738000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 2007-2014 SUBARU OUTBACK
RECALL This recall affects up to 100,127 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V738000 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 100,127 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2007 SUBARU OUTBACK, 2007 SUBARU LEGACY, 2008 SUBARU IMPREZA, 2008 SUBARU LEGACY, 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK, 2009 SUBARU FORESTER, 2009 SUBARU LEGACY, 2009 SUBARU IMPREZA, 2009 SUBARU OUTBACK, 2010 SUBARU FORESTER, 2010 SUBARU IMPREZA, 2011 SUBARU FORESTER, 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA, 2012 SUBARU IMPREZA, 2012 SUBARU FORESTER, 2013 SUBARU FORESTER, 2013 SUBARU IMPREZA, 2014 SUBARU IMPREZA
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Defect Description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
Safety Consequence
If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.
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