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Subaru - Subwoofer wire may overheat and cause fire
Official notice
6 Oct 2017
Last checked
6 Oct 2017
An official NHTSA notice concerns Subaru - Subwoofer wire may overheat and cause fire. An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire. Published 2017-10-06.
What to do now
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the subwoofer wire, install a wire retainer clip, and, as necessary, replace the subwoofer, free of charge. The recall began october 31, 2017. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is wtq-76.
Units affected
9,178
Recall number
WTQ-76
Official notice
2017-10-06
The hazard
The hazard
An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: Subaru of America, Inc..
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