Critical Alert
2024 Subaru Forester Recall: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a critical vehicle safety recall. Stop driving the vehicle immediately and contact your dealer.
Source: NHTSA
CriticalCampaign #23V723000Engine / Powertrain
2024 Subaru Forester Recall: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Subaru Forester
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Affected Vehicles
2024 Subaru Forester
Recall Summary
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.
Consequence
Leaking coolant can contact a hot exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Subarus 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.
411 Press Analysis
Owners of 2024 Subaru Forester vehicles should take immediate action following a critical recall reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2023. Leaking coolant can contact a hot exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a fire. The recall involves engine and engine cooling and has been flagged as a "Do Not Drive" or fire-risk situation. Contact your local Subaru dealer to schedule service. Subarus 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. Verify your vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls using your VIN.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database