Subaru recalls WRX and Forester 2.0 XT due to turbo intake problem

Subaru is going to recall the 2015-2016 WRX and Forester 2.0 XT because the air consumption for the turbo can break and potentially trigger the engine to stall.

Subaru will recall 18,200 units of the 2015-2016 WRX and Forester 2.0 XT. The WRX’s were manufactured dates in between April 10, 2015, and October 21, 2015, and the Foresters are from April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015.

Issue is with the turbocharger consumption duct can break, which might trigger the engine to run rough or stall. As per Subaru, this problem occurs since a supplier used an incorrect material for a particular production great deal of parts.

None of the injuries or deaths are known yet.

Dealers will examine the turbocharger air consumption duct. Owners get a replacement if the part is from the affected lot.

If you are owning one, it should be noted that Subaru hasn’t yet informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that when this recall would start.