Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 17V-216 · 2017 Subaru Impreza
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 17V-216 covers 33,131 2017 Subaru Impreza for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V216000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a reduction in fuel pressure, possibly causing the engine to stall.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit to turn the radiator cooling fan on at a lower temperature, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2738. Subaru's number for this recall is WTP-75.
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
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 283 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 23, 2016 to March 21, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.