EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Passenger car Subaru “Impreza, XV, Forester, Crosstrek” — risk: electric shock, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00327/20
Summary
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.
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Product
Passenger car — Subaru
- Brand
- Subaru
- Name / model
- Impreza, XV, Forester, Crosstrek · 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)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car under Subaru recall code: SRT284.
- Production dates: The affected vehicles were manufactured between 2017 and 2020.
What is the risk?
- 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 30/01/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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