NHTSA recall 17V-216 (17V216000)
fuel system, gasoline recall reported March 29, 2017 - about 33,131 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V216000
- Also written as
- 17V-216
- Manufacturer number
- WTP-75
- Reported
- March 29, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~33,131
- Component
- fuel system, gasoline
What is being recalled
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a reduction in fuel pressure, possibly causing the engine to stall.
Why it is dangerous
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit to turn the radiator cooling fan on at a lower temperature, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2738. Subaru's number for this recall is WTP-75.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-216 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.