Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's engine and cooling system may have a faulty oil supply pipe that could cause problems while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unfixed, this could lead to a fire in the engine compartment, which could cause serious damage or even an accident.
Free Fix
We'll inspect your vehicle for any damage or leaks, and replace the pipe with a new one that's designed to be more secure. This is a free service that will be performed by a Subaru dealership, and you won't have to pay a thing.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
SUBARU IS RECALLING 16,715 MY 2007-2008 LEGACY SEDANS AND WAGONS, MY 2008 IMPREZA SEDANS AND WAGONS, AND MY 2009 FORESTER VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE THE CYLINDER HEAD-SIDE OIL SUPPLY PIPE AND TURBOCHARGER-SIDE PIPE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
VIBRATION WOULD OCCUR WHILE DRIVING AND, OVER TIME, COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN CRACKING THE PIPE WHICH WOULD ALLOW OIL TO LEAK. IF LEAKING OIL CONTACTS COMPONENTS OPERATING AT HIGH TEMPERATURES, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKING OR AN OIL LEAK AT THE OIL SUPPLY PIPE AT THE CYLINDER HEAD-SIDE. AN ADDITIONAL BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED TO INCREASE RIGIDITY OF THE PIPE AND THE PIPE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A MODIFIED PART. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
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