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Passenger cars (Subaru XV and another model) - Repair
Official notice
17 Oct 2019
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Subaru XV and another model) - Repair. Blow-by gas recirculation system (PCV valve) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Blow-by gas recirculation system (PCV valve). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: In the blow-by gas recirculation system, inappropriate bending process settings for the PCV valve's material properties have resulted in insufficient durability of some crankcase connections. Consequently, breakage of the connection may allow engine oil to enter the combustion chamber and burn, producing a large amount of white smoke from the muffler. In the worst case, the engine may stop while driving. Published 2019-10-17.
What to do now
(Recall) 4576 ■ Corrective measures: Replace the PCV valve with an improved part on all vehicles.
Recall number
4576
Official notice
2019-10-17
The hazard
The hazard
Blow-by gas recirculation system (PCV valve) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Blow-by gas recirculation system (PCV valve). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: In the blow-by gas recirculation system, inappropriate bending process settings for the PCV valve's material properties have resulted in insufficient durability of some crankcase connections. Consequently, breakage of the connection may allow engine oil to enter the combustion chamber and burn, producing a large amount of white smoke from the muffler. In the worst case, the engine may stop while driving.
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: SUBARU お客様センター. Phone 0120-052215.
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