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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 08V460📅 Sep 11, 2008

2007–2008 Subaru Legacy & 2009 Subaru Forester + 1 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V460000
Manufacturer recall #
WVF-16
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
16,715
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Owner phone
1-800-782-2783
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 20, 2008
Built
Jun 12, 2006 – Jan 17, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Subaru recall no. WVF-16.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V460 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V460?

2007–2008 Subaru Legacy & 2009 Subaru Forester + 1 more. 16,715 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Subaru dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-782-2783.