NHTSA Recall 16V738000: Electrical system
Subaru of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 100,127 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Subaru Forester.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V738000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WTM-73 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | October 13, 2016 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
Safety risk
If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V738000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Subaru Forester | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Subaru Impreza | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Subaru Legacy | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Subaru Outback | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.