CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Forester vehicles. The engine water pipe may have loose attachment bolts, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant.
- Risk
- Leaking coolant can contact a hot exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- SubaruÂs independent distributor processing facilities will tighten the water pipe attachment bolts. The affected vehicles have not been delivered to dealers or sold to owners and therefore, no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRO-23.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Engine water pipe attachment bolts may be loose, allowing the pipe to lose its seal and leak coolant.
Leaking coolant can reach a hot exhaust pipe, which increases the risk of a fire. The affected vehicles have not yet been delivered to dealers or sold to owners, so no owner notification letters will be sent. Subaru's independent distributor processing facilities will tighten the water pipe attachment bolts before the vehicles reach customers. Owners with questions can contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Forester | 2024 |
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