CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 WRX and WRX/STI vehicles, equipped with an optional factory-installed subwoofer in the trunk. Items in the trunk may cause the subwoofer wiring to contact the subwoofer metal frame, possibly resulting in an electrical short.
- Risk
- An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the subwoofer wire, install a wire retainer clip, and, as necessary, replace the subwoofer, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTQ-76.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 WRX vehicles with the optional factory-installed trunk subwoofer may have a problem with the subwoofer wiring. Items stored in the trunk can cause the wiring to contact the metal frame of the subwoofer, which may result in an electrical short.
An electrical short can damage the subwoofer amplifier and cause the subwoofer to overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and act on it promptly.
Subaru will notify affected owners. Dealers will inspect the subwoofer wire, install a wire retainer clip, and replace the subwoofer if needed, all free of charge. To check whether your vehicle is included, contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 (Subaru recall number WTQ-76), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru WRX | 2015 |
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