Subaru Recall WTM-73: Power Relay May Fail Allowing Air Pump To Overheat

2008 Subaru Legacy

If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.

Electrical System

Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
Actions
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.
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Date Announced
OCT 13, 2016
Vehicles Affected
100,127
Subaru Recall #
WTM-73
NHTSA Campaign #
16V738000
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