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NHTSA recall 18V772000 · announced November 1, 2018 · filed by Subaru Of America, Inc. · 165,534 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

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 owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Scion Fr-s
• 2013 Subaru Brz
• 2012 Subaru Impreza
• 2013 Subaru Impreza
• 2014 Subaru Impreza
• 2013 Subaru Xv Crosstrek

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.