An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine
Date Announced
NOV 01, 2018
Vehicles Affected
165,534
Subaru Recall # WTY-84
NHTSA Campaign #
18V772000
Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Subaru Impreza, 2012-2013 Impreza Stationwagon, 2013 Subaru BRZ, XV Crosstrek and Toyota Scion FR-S vehicles. The engine valve springs in these vehicles may fracture causing an engine malfunction or a possible engine stall.
Actions
Subaru will notify their owners. Toyota will notify the FR-S owners. Dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Subaru owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, Toyota owners may contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371. Subaru's number for this recall is WTY-84.
Documents (61) Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - SAFETY RECALL J02 (Interim Notice J12) Certain 2013 Model Year Scion FR-S - Engine Valve Spring Replacement Chronology Defect Notice 573 Report Recall Acknowledgement Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - New Subaru Safety Recall: WTY-84 Valve Spring Fracturing Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- To: Subaru Retailers Subject: GTP Values Extended for WTY-84 recall units Date: December 1, 2018 Remedy Instructions and TSB Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Re: Damaged WTY-84 Valve Spring tools Remedy Instructions and TSB Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Date: January 15th, 2019
Re: Additional Information regarding WTY-84 Remedy Instructions and TSB Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- GTP Subaru Retailer Valve Spring Support Program Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Guaranteed Trade-in Program Update related to the Valve Spring Recall (WTY-84) Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Toyota - Updated Dealer Letter Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SAFETY RECALL J02 (Remedy Notice) Certain 2013 Model Year Scion FR-S Engine Valve Spring Replacement NHTSA Recall No. 18V-772 ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Toyota Scion FR-S Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- IMPORTANT NOTICE RE VALVE SPRING REPAIR PURCHASE INCENTIVE ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subaru Retailer Pre-Owned Support Program Valve Spring Recall (WTY-84) Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Date: April 10, 2019 Re: FA/FB Valve Adjustment Shim KIT - SOA635315 Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Remedy Instructions and TSB Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- New J02 Job Aid Notice Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Updated Dealer Letter Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- FA/FB Valve Adjustment Shim KIT - SOA635315 Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- WTY-84 Valve Spring tool order process changes Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- GTP Subaru Retailer Valve Spring Support Program To: All Subaru Retailers Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subaru Safety Recall: WTY-84 Valve Spring Fracturing Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Special Service Tool Shipment: Subaru Safety Recall: WTY-84 Valve Spring Fracturing Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1 Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2 Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3 Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4