REC-001217

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2014–2015 SUBARU IMPREZA and XV

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited

Recall date: 29 February 2016

Defect

The starter motor pinion gear may be damaged due to an unusual start-up procedure.

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001217