An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227435-subaru-forester-2016-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date March 21, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V162000
“SUBARU FORESTER (2016) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 21, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227435-subaru-forester-2016-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall 16V162000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V162000).
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTA-62.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V162000 — Subaru of America, Inc. SUBARU FORESTER (2016) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a SUBARU FORESTER (2016) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 16V162000 from Subaru of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTA-62. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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