Subaru WRX (2015): Electrical system
Recall 17V625000 · Oct 6, 2017 · Subaru of America, Inc.
9,178
vehicles affected
9,178
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V625000
- Date
- Oct 6, 2017
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 9,178
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Wiring
- Model years
- 2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V625000?
1 model: Subaru WRX (2015), about 9,178 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V625000?
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.
What can happen?
An electrical short may damage the subwoofer amplifier, and may result in the subwoofer overheating, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.