Electrical systemRecall 16V-738 · Subaru vehicles
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 16V-738 covers 100,127 Subaru vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on October 13, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V738000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,801 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 8, 2005 to September 13, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.