Subaru The company has recalled more than 165,000 vehicles due to fuel pump problems, which may cause the engine to stall when the vehicle is driving, and may cause a crash.
The recall affects certain 2019-2020 Ascent SUVs, 2018 Forester SUVs, 2018-2020 Impreza hatchbacks and sedans, 2018-2020 Legacy sedans, 2018-2020 Outback SUVs, 2018-2018-2018 and 2018 WR2Z01BR2Z01BRZ019sZ018ZZ02001BR20Z00182Z0019sZ020202018202001BR2020202018202020201820182018202018202018202018202018201901BR2ZZ001801BR20Z01801BR2Z 2018 to 2020 2018 to 2020 Legacy sedan
Toyota 86 models from 2018 to 2019 are also part of the recall because it shares components with Subaru BRZ.
The problem with the recalled vehicles stems from the possible failure of the low-pressure fuel pump in the fuel tank. The driver may notice that the engine is running unsteadily, shaking, or making unusually loud noises just before the flameout occurs. The driver may also see the engine check light on the instrument panel illuminate, or in some cases, the vehicle may not start.
To fix this problem, Subaru dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump for free.
It is expected that the affected Subaru owners will receive a recall notice by mail from September 13th.
For questions about the recall, you can directly call customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
Subaru spokesperson told Consumer report There were no accidents or injuries related to the recall.
The car manufacturer’s notice is in Earlier memories The fuel pumps on some Subaru cars released in April 2020 also caused the engine to stall.
At that time, Subaru stated that it would repair the affected 2019 Impreza cars and hatchbacks, Outback station wagons, Legacy sedan and Ascent SUV models through free replacement of fuel pumps.
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