Recall 08V460000: Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Summary
The problem. 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.
The risk. 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.
The 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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V460000
- Manufacturer campaign
- WVF-16
- Manufacturer
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Report received
- September 11, 2008
- Owners notified
- October 20, 2008
- Built
- Jun 12, 2006 – Jan 17, 2008
- Units affected
- 16,715
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.