recall information
Recall number
REC-001217
PRA number
2016/15227
Campaign number
SRT-223
Original published date
make and model information
Make
SUBARU
Model
IMPREZA and XV
Year range
2014 - 2015
Affected units
5,369
What are the defects?
The starter motor pinion gear may be damaged due to an unusual start-up procedure.
What are the hazards?
The damage may lead to pinion gear failure, which may cause the engine not to start (or re-start when in Automatic Stop Start mode) and may pose a potential hazard to the driver and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Known owners will be contacted by mail and asked to present their vehicle to their preferred Subaru Retailer for the recall work at no charge.
Supplier details
Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
