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NHTSA ID Number:10182244
Manufacturer Communication Number: WRE-20
Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new voluntary emission recall for certain 2020 model year 2.5L Outback vehicles in which an incorrect ignition coil(s) may have been installed.
INTRODUCTION
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a new voluntary emission recall for certain 2020 model year 2.5L Outback vehicles in which an incorrect ignition coil(s) may have been installed.
REASON FOR THIS VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL:
One or more incorrect ignition coils may have been installed in the affected vehicles during production. As a result, over time, a misfire might occur if the incorrect ignition coil continues being used. If a misfire occurs, the Check Engine Light may illuminate, and certain Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may be set and stored.
REMEDY REPAIR
Retailers will inspect all four ignition coils in the affected vehicles, and check for DTCs. If an incorrect ignition coil exists in an affected vehicle, it will be replaced. If a misfire DTC is stored, the front exhaust pipe (which includes the catalytic converter) and the affected spark plug(s) will also be replaced. This voluntary emissions recall will be performed at no cost to the vehicle owner.
RETAILER RESPONSIBILITY:
Any vehicles listed in any recall/campaign that are in retailer stock must be:
Immediately identified
Tagged or otherwise marked to prevent their delivery or use prior to repair
Repaired in accordance with the repair procedures outlined in this bulletin
Retailers are to promptly perform the applicable service procedures, to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (new, used, demo & SSLP). Additionally, whenever a vehicle subject to this voluntary emissions recall is taken into inventory or in for service, necessary steps should be taken to ensure the repair has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owner notification letters will be sent by first class mail on or around October 30, 2020.