Recalls for 2015 Subaru Wrx

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER

Posted on: 2016-03-21
Description
Subaru of america, inc.  (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 wrx vehicles manufactured april 10, 2015, to october 21, 2015, and forester 2.0xt vehicles manufactured april 10, 2015, to october 20, 2015.  The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.  

Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct.  The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.  Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783.  Subaru's number for this recall is wta-62.  

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.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Posted on: 2017-10-10
Description
Subaru of america, inc.  (subaru) is recalling certain 2015 wrx and wrx/sti vehicles, equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk.  Items in the trunk may cause the subwoofer wiring to contact the subwoofer metal frame, possibly resulting in an electrical short.

Consequence
An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the subwoofer wire, install a wire retainer clip, and, as necessary, replace the subwoofer, free of charge.  The recall began october 31, 2017.  Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783.  Subaru's number for this recall is wtq-76.

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.