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Subaru - Due to improper ecm programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is off

Official notice

15 Nov 2020

MediumDVSA

An official DVSA notice concerns Subaru - Due to improper ecm programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is off. Due to improper ecm programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is off Published 2020-11-15.

What to do now

Re-programme the engine control module and replace if required the ignition coil.

Units affected

2,338

Recall number

R-2020-316

Official notice

2020-11-15

The hazard

Due to improper ecm programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is off

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Models

IMPREZA

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Affected products

Product 1

SUBARU IMPREZA

Units affected

2,338

Risk / hazard

Due to improper ecm programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is off

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

GB · United Kingdom

Affected area 1

GB · United Kingdom

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Subaru

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Subaru. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

DVSA recall R-2020-316

App estimate

medium

Recall details

Recall number

R-2020-316

Campaign number

SRT284

Units affected

2,338

Classification

DVSA recall R-2020-316

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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