Recall
Subaru Outback — 16V738000
NHTSA ID
16V738000
Make
Subaru
Model
Outback
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2016-10-13
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Units Affected
100,127
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
WTM-73
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.