Serious riskSerious risk
EU Safety Gate · Report-2020-9
Subaru · Impreza, XV, Forester, Crosstrek
Due to improper Engine Control Module (ECM) programming, the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is switched off. If the ignition coil remains energized for a long time, its internal temperature may increase which could cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of electric shock and fire.
- Published
- 28 February 2020
- Notifying authority
- Belgium
- Catalog checked
- 30 July 2026
Check the authority measure and original alert.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Importer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: 30/01/2020
Official source alertProduct identification
- Safety Gate reference
- A12/00327/20
- Model
- e1*2007/46*0597*, e13*2007/46*1648*, e13*2007/46*1648* (IMPREZA/XV); e13*2007/46*1648* (IMPREZA); e13*2007/46*1305*, e13*2007/46*1998* (FORESTER)
Classification
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Risk type
- Electric shock, Fire
- Country of origin
- Japan
Product description
Passenger car under Subaru recall code: SRT284.