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228,500 Subaru Imprezas/Crosstreks recalled and may need engine replacements

Well, that's going to be painful.

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Originally Posted by Jalopnik.com

Subaru is recalling 228,500 2017-2019 Imprezas and Crosstreks for faulty PCV valves, an issue that could require total engine replacements. Owners of affected vehicles will have to take their vehicles to the dealer, where CarComplaints reports that they’ll be inspected to see if the engine needs to be swapped.

If left unattended, the faulty PCV valves may allow oil to enter the combustion chamber and burn up. Eventually, bits of the valves themselves may enter the combustion chamber and cause engine failure.

Subaru says that 251 2017 Imprezas will definitely have their engines replaced, while the rest need to be inspected to determine if the engine needs to be swapped. No matter what, they’re all getting their PCV valves inspected and, if necessary, replaced with a more durable design.

As per usual, the manufacturer will reach out to you directly if your car is affected. You can also enter your VIN on NHTSA’s site, which should tell you immediately if you need to have the work done.

You’ll also find out if you need to come in for a separate recall announced this week, which covers over 500,000 Imprezas and Crosstreks. That one involves the car keeping its ignition coils powered up even when the car is off, which could cause the car to stall if the fuses blow. Overall, not a good week for a company trying to step up its quality.

Say goodbye to the 2nd gen Twin...

Well now. We traded the wife's 17 Impreza for the Outback just in the nick of time!

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Originally Posted by JD001 (Post 3270802)

Say goodbye to the 2nd gen Twin...

Or say hello to Subaru desperately needing a cash infusion from Toyota?

I'm sure Subaru leadership knew this was coming for at least a month or two. Maybe this is why they signed up for another collaboration.

My wife got the recall notice since her car is till attached to her email. Also got one for a serious sounding issue where the ecu stays on when you shut the car off and blows fuses.
First year model change issues again!

Subaru should use Toyota engines

Poor old Subaru, they cannot cut a break.

The last couple of years has been horrible for the PR.

Toyota must be "happy" with their latest investments.

In other news, my turbo charged 2017 86 is freaking awesome. Must be the Toyota badges holding it together, maybe..

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk (Post 3270800)

Well, that's going to be painful.

Was this thread not good enough?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137511

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Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0 (Post 3270957)

Was this thread not good enough?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137511

Man this is like scrolling through instagram memes and seeing someone steal your meme and get more likes :brokenheart:
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*sniff im ok

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Originally Posted by Bluefire98 (Post 3270964)

Man this is like scrolling through instagram memes and seeing someone steal your meme and get more likes :brokenheart:
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*sniff im ok

Yeah, but Dadhawk had the catchier headline. Your clickbait foo needs practice. Try harder next time. :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0 (Post 3270957)

Was this thread not good enough?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137511

Oops. Sorry, I even searched for it before posting but I didn't find it.