Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Engines & Powertrains

Subaru of America, Inc.: 2024 Forester Recalled Due to Potential Coolant Leak and Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: October 26, 2023

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling 49 of its 2024 Forester vehicles because the engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts. This defect can cause the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant. Subaru has stated that these affected vehicles have not yet been delivered to dealers or sold to owners, so the remedy will be performed at distributor processing facilities.

Risk

If the engine water pipe leaks, the coolant can come into contact with a hot exhaust pipe. This contact creates a significant risk of a vehicle fire.

What You Should Do

Confirm if your vehicle is affected by checking the model and year: this recall specifically applies to certain 2024 Subaru Forester vehicles.
Since these vehicles were identified before being sold to the public, no owner notification letters are being sent; however, if you have questions about a recently purchased or ordered vehicle, contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
Provide the representative with Subaru's internal recall number for this issue, which is WRO-23.
For additional information or to verify your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Tightening of the water pipe attachment bolts.

How to: Subaru’s independent distributor processing facilities will tighten the water pipe attachment bolts before delivery to dealers or owners.

Affected Products

Product: 2024 Subaru Forester

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V723000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Sold By: Subaru independent distributor processing facilities

Units Affected: 49 vehicles

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: November 22, 2023

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.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: WRO-23

Agency Last Updated: November 22, 2023

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Summary

What You Should Do

Confirm if your vehicle is affected by checking the model and year: this recall specifically applies to certain 2024 Subaru Forester vehicles.

Since these vehicles were identified before being sold to the public, no owner notification letters are being sent; however, if you have questions about a recently purchased or ordered vehicle, contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614.

Provide the representative with Subaru's internal recall number for this issue, which is WRO-23.

For additional information or to verify your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V723000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

Sold By: Subaru independent distributor processing facilities

Units Affected: 49 vehicles

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: November 22, 2023

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.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: WRO-23

Agency Last Updated: November 22, 2023