2007-2009 Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza and others recall: engine
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 11, 2008. It covers about 16,715 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16,715
- reported
- Sep 11, 2008
- owners notified
- Oct 20, 2008
- related complaints
- 79
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 08V460000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Forester 2009 2009
- Subaru Impreza 2008 2008
- Subaru Legacy 2007-2008 20072008
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 79 complaints about engine problems.
2009 Subaru Forester2008 Subaru Impreza2007 Subaru Legacy2008 Subaru Legacy
Questions about recall 08V460000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2009 Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza and others engine?
Yes. Recall 08V460000, reported on September 11, 2008, covers about 16,715 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 08V460000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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