NHTSA recall 16V-738 (16V738000)
electrical system recall reported October 13, 2016 - about 100,127 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V738000
- Also written as
- 16V-738
- Manufacturer number
- WTM-73
- Reported
- October 13, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~100,127
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
Why it is dangerous
If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-738 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.