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NHTSA Recall 16V738000

Filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2016-10-13. An estimated 100,127 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

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.

Risk

If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.

What the manufacturer will do

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.

Manufacturer campaign number: WTM-73

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.

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Vehicles covered by this recall