Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1143610 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | November 1, 2018 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru, Toyota |
| Component | Other (Engine) |
| Production period | January 17, 2012 — September 30, 2013 |
| Vehicles affected | 101,153 units |
Defect
The valve train design in the engine is improper, subjecting the valve springs to loads exceeding design limits. Combined with microscopic inclusions in the spring material from normal manufacturing variation, the springs may fracture. This causes abnormal engine noise and engine malfunction, and in the worst case, the engine may stall while driving.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the valve springs with corrected parts.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 8 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| DBA-GJ6 | IMPREZA | GJ6-002086 — GJ6-004928 |
| DBA-GJ7 | IMPREZA | GJ7-002566 — GJ7-012555 |
| DBA-GP6 | IMPREZA | GP6-002344 — GP6-009978 |
| DBA-GP7 | IMPREZA | GP7-003718 — GP7-045077 |
| DBA-SHJ | FORESTER | SHJ-021283 — SHJ-026050 |
| DBA-SJ5 | FORESTER | SJ5-002001 — SJ5-025663 |
| DBA-ZC6 | ＢＲＺ | ZC6-002002 — ZC6-010144 |
| DBA-ZN6 | ８６ | ZN6-002028 — ZN6-031766 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
原動機の動弁機構部において、設計が不適切なため、バルブスプリングの設計条件よりも過大な荷重及び一般的な製造ばらつきによる当該スプリング材料中の微小異物によって、当該スプリングが折損することがある。そのため、エンジンから異音が発生し、また、エンジン不調となり、最悪の場合、走行中にエンジンが停止するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、バルブスプリングを対策品に交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3004377
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