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I got the recall letter the other day and contacted them about the engine failures after the recall. I also wondered whether you had to run the engine in/take it easy for a bit, apparently not according to them. I’d be reluctant to gun it straight after the fix. No warranty after the fix worries me as well. Anyone thought about not doing the recall? See their response below, names have been changed to protect the guilty.
Dear Dirty Harry,
Thank you for contacting Subaru Australia.
As you are aware the Valve spring recall is a Precautionary Recall, recalls are performed as a precautionary measure to prevent a potential failure from occurring, which does not automatically mean that your particular vehicle is faulty or that these circumstances would actually occur within the vehicles lifetime.
The probability of a concern developing in vehicles affected by the Valve Spring recall is approximately 0.03%. This recall is voluntary
We can confirm that this recall involves the valve springs being replaced and have had no reported incidents of the engine failures after the recall has been performed.
There will be no written warranty once the recall has been completed and the engine will not need to be broken in as the vehicle still has its original engine and the valve spring is only a small component that will be replaced.
If you wish to participate in this voluntary recall, please contact your preferred Subaru dealership directly to arrange a suitable booking date.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to contact us.
Kind Regards,
Ned Kelly
Recall Case Manager
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