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April 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V264000ECM Software May Cause Stall
A short circuit in the ignition coils may cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V264
Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 466,205
Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Subaru Impreza and 2018-2019 Crosstrek vehicles. The Engine Control Module (ECM) may continue to power the ignition coil after the engine is shut off, causing a short circuit.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECM software, replace the ignition coils and, if necessary, the front exhaust pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning June 1, 2021. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is WRE-21. Note: This recall includes all vehicles previously repaired under Recall 19V743.
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.