Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Subaru of America, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20170509
End Date Of Manufacturing
20180508
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
466205
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20191204
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Subaru of America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20191018
Record Creation Date
20191018
Defect Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, which could result in a short circuit and blown fuse.
Consequence Summary
If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (DTC), Subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUQ-02.
Recall Notes
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.
