NHTSA Recall 08V460000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V460000; Date: Sep. 11, 2008
Vibration would occur while driving and, over time, could eventually result in cracking the pipe which would allow oil to leak. If leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Subaru Forester; 2008 Subaru Impreza; 2007 Subaru Legacy; 2008 Subaru Legacy
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 16,715
Recall Summary:
Subaru is recalling 16,715 my 2007-2008 legacy sedans and wagons, my 2008 impreza sedans and wagons, and my 2009 forester vehicles. Some vehicles may have the cylinder head-side oil supply pipe and turbocharger-side pipe improperly assembled.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect for cracking or an oil leak at the oil supply pipe at the cylinder head-side. An additional bracket will be installed to increase rigidity of the pipe and the pipe assembly will be replaced with a modified part. The recall began on October 20, 2008. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Recall Notes:
Subaru recall no. Wvf-16. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 20, 2008
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