Forester

All recall notices.

1. THE IMPELLER DEFORMATION MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO BECOME INOPERATIVE

   R/2022/266 · 19 Sep 2022

   19 Sep 2022

   Defect

   The fuel pump impeller may cause the pump failure resulting in stalling of the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Replace the fuel pump assembly.

   Build window

   Built 25 Nov 2020 – 21 Jun 2021

   ~99 vehicles affected

2. POTENTIAL FAILURE OF THE IGNITION COIL MODULE CAUSING ENGINE STALL AND A NONE START CONDITION

   R/2021/353 · 1 Nov 2021

   1 Nov 2021

   Defect

   Ignition coils may short circuit and fail.�

   Remedy

   Replace all ignition coils. If a misfire DTC is stored replace the front exhaust pipe.�

   Build window

   Built 20 Sep 2016 – 1 Oct 2019

   ~2,338 vehicles affected

3. THE BOLTS OF THE REAR STABILISER BRACKET MIGHT BECOME LOOSE

   R/2021/352 · 1 Nov 2021

   1 Nov 2021

   Defect

   The bolts on the rear stabilizer bracket might become loose.�

   Remedy

   Inspect the bolts and tighten them to the�specified��torque.�If the bolt(s) are missing new bolts will be�attached.�

   Build window

   Built 6 Apr 2017 – 29 May 2019

   ~1,949 vehicles affected

4. DUE TO IMPROPER ECM PROGRAMMING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE IGNITION COIL MAY BE ENERGIZED LONGER THAN DESIGNED AFTER THE ENGINE IS OFF

   R/2020/316 · 15 Nov 2020

   15 Nov 2020

   Defect

   Possible engine stall and restart failure.

   Remedy

   Re-programme the engine control module and replace if required the ignition coil.

   Build window

   Built 20 Sep 2016 – 1 Oct 2019

   ~2,338 vehicles affected

5. SILICONE GAS MAY SEEP INTO STOP LIGHT SWITCH HOUSING AND LEAD TO A CONDUCTION FAILURE

   R/2019/106 · 8 Apr 2019

   8 Apr 2019

   Defect

   The vehicle�s brake lights may not operate properly.

   Remedy

   The brake light switch will be replaced on affected vehicles.

   Build window

   Built 22 Jun 2010 – 22 Sep 2016

   ~6,975 vehicles affected

6. THE LOAD MAY EXCEED THE VALVE SPRING'S FATIGUE STRENGTH AND THE SPRING MAY FRACTURE

   R/2019/025 · 1 Mar 2019

   1 Mar 2019

   Defect

   Engine valve springs may fracture.

   Remedy

   Replace all engine valve springs.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 2013 – 31 Dec 2014

   ~812 vehicles affected

7. CLUTCH PIPE MAY CONTACT BULKHEAD WIRING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CUT OUT

   R/2018/333 · 1 Jan 2019

   1 Jan 2019

   Defect

   Clutch pipe may contact and damage the bulkhead wiring.

   Remedy

   Check and replace clutch pipe and wiring replace as necessary.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 2013 – 31 Dec 2014

   ~1,146 vehicles affected

8. FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY RUPTURE IN A DEPLOYMENT EVENT

   R/2018/141 · 23 Jul 2018

   23 Jul 2018

   Defect

   Potential injury if Airbag deployed

   Remedy

   On Affected vehicles replace Airbag inflator unit

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~7,589 vehicles affected

9. ENGINE MAY STALL

   R/2016/147 · 1 Aug 2016

   1 Aug 2016

   Defect

   The crack on air intake ducts could cause the engine rough idle lower the power and the engine stall. Engine may stall whilst driving. Possible safety hazard whilst driving in traffic

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check date on air intake duct. Depending on finds the air intake ducts may have to be replaced.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~255 vehicles affected

10. BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK

    R/2014/127 · 30 Nov 2014

    30 Nov 2014

    Defect

    It is possible that corrosion can form on unprotected hidden brake pipes. This could result in the failure of the pipes and loss of brake fluid which can affect the brake system and ultimately cause reduced braking efficiency.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and if required replace the subject brake pipes.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2009 – 31 Dec 2012

    ~21,343 vehicles affected

11. ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

    R/2013/117 · 10 Jan 2014

    10 Jan 2014

    Defect

    It is possible that the main engine wiring harness may have been incorrectly routed within the engine bay. This can allow the harness to chaff on the engine inlet manifold. This can result in damage to the harness which will either cause rough running of the engine illumination of the engine management light or in the extreme cases cause the engine to cut out.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to check the routing of the harness and if necessary reroute and repair the harness.

    Build window

    Affected build dates not specified

    ~80 vehicles affected

12. LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY FAIL

    R/2011/146 · 15 Jan 2012

    15 Jan 2012

    Defect

    The front Transverse links (lower Control Arms) may corrode leading to possible breakage if left without treatment.

    Remedy

    Either additional rust proofing or replacement of the Transverse links will be performed according to the degree of corrosion.

    Build window

    Built 1 Jan 2003 – 31 Dec 2008

    ~22,928 vehicles affected