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Subaru - Ecm software may cause stall
Official notice
18 Oct 2019
Last checked
18 Oct 2019
An official NHTSA notice concerns Subaru - Ecm software may cause stall. If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2019-10-18.
What to do now
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ecm software and inspect and replace the ignition coil, as necessary, free of charge. In addition, on vehicles with confirmed ignition coil damage and a certain stored diagnostic trouble code (dtc), subaru will replace the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. The recall began december 4, 2019. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wuq-02.
Units affected
466,205
Recall number
WUQ-02
Official notice
2019-10-18
The hazard
The hazard
If a short circuit occurs while driving, the vehicle may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: Subaru of America, Inc..
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