Vehicles Affected: Approximately 18,000 model-year 2015-16 Subaru WRX sedans manufactured between April 10 and Oct. 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT SUVs manufactured between April 10 and Oct. 20, 2015
The Problem: The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Fix: Dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct and replace it if necessary, depending on the lot number found on the duct, for free.
What Owners Should Do: Subaru did not immediately specify an owner-notification date. Owners can call the automaker at 800-782-2783, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov for more info.
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Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.