NHTSA recall 17V216000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Subaru Impreza
Reported Mar 29, 201733,131 vehicles affectedSubaru of America, Inc.Maker’s number WTP-75Built Sep 23, 2016 – Mar 21, 2017
The defect
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017 Impreza vehicles. Winter fuels may vaporize prematurely in the fuel line, resulting in a reduction in fuel pressure, possibly causing the engine to stall.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the engine control unit to turn the radiator cooling fan on at a lower temperature, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2738. Subaru's number for this recall is WTP-75.