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Subaru Outback Recall 20V218: Fuel pump can fail, stalling engine and raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 20V218, reported April 16, 2020, 188,207 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The low pressure fuel pump in certain vehicles may become inoperative. If it fails, the engine can stall and may not restart, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by Subaru. Authorized dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump at no cost. The recall began June 4, 2020. You can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 with questions. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether this repair applies to your car.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V218Subaru of America, Inc.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Risk
If the low pressure fuel pump fails, the engine may stall without the ability to restart the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRD-20.
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.

Affected vehicles

Subaru Ascent2019
Subaru Impreza2019
Subaru Legacy2019
Subaru Outback2019