Overview
| MLIT filing number | 2101130 |
|---|---|
| Type | Improvement Campaign (manufacturer improvement measure / 改善対策) |
| Date filed | October 21, 1997 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Engine (General) |
| Production period | May 1996 — November 29, 1996 |
| Vehicles affected | 27,557 units |
Issue
The condition-evaluation program within the engine control unit on turbocharged engines contains an error in its logic. As a result, restarting the engine immediately after a stall may require an extended cranking period.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the engine control unit with an improved unit.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| E-BD5 | LEGACY | BD5-019004 — BD5-022507 |
| E-BG5 | LEGACY | BG5-170002 — BG5-207717 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
ターボ装着の原動機において、原動機制御のためのコンテロールユニットの条件判定プロ グラムに不適切な部分があり、エンスト直後の再始動に時間を要す場合がある。
改善措置
全車両、当該コントロールユニットを改善品と交換する。
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=3008555