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NHTSA recall 18V772000

Engine And Engine Cooling · Subaru of America, Inc.

November 1, 2018report date
165,534units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: Subaru of america, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion Fr-s vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.

Why it matters: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix: Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the fr-s owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru

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All model years NHTSA lists

2013 Scion Fr-S, 2013 Subaru Brz, 2012 Subaru Impreza, 2013 Subaru Impreza, 2014 Subaru Impreza, 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V772000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.