Subaru recall: Engine may stall
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The crack on air intake ducts could cause the engine rough idle lower the power and the engine stall. Engine may stall whilst driving. Possible safety hazard whilst driving in traffic
- What to do
- Contact a Subaru dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check date on air intake duct. Depending on finds the air intake ducts may have to be replaced.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The crack on air intake ducts could cause the engine rough idle lower the power and the engine stall. Engine may stall whilst driving. Possible safety hazard whilst driving in traffic
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check date on air intake duct. Depending on finds the air intake ducts may have to be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | – | – | 255 |
| Outback | – | – | 255 |
| WRX | – | – | 255 |
| Forester | – | – | 255 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 1 August 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.