A Message to Our Valued Owners:

We would like to thank you for your selection of a Subaru vehicle. We take pride in our products and are committed to your continued satisfaction.

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback (turbo models only), 2008-2014 model year Impreza (turbo models only) and 2009-2013 model year Forester (turbo models only) vehicles.

Due to a potential defect in the relay which controls the secondary air injection pump, the relay may allow the pump to operate continuously. Under this condition, the vehicle “check engine” light will illuminate.

The continuous operation may cause the secondary air injection pump to overheat. In some instances, if overheating were to occur, the secondary air injection pump could begin to smoke, increasing the risk of fire.

WTM-73 Service Program FAQs: 

Q: What should I do? 
A: You should immediately contact your Subaru retailer (dealer) for an appointment to have this recall repair performed.

If you prefer to make alternative arrangements for having your vehicle towed to your retailer, you may contact the Subaru Roadside Assistance Program at 1-800-261-2155.

Both the repairs and the towing will be at no cost to you.

There are several important precautions you should take until this repair has been performed:

• Be sure the check engine warning light located in the instrument cluster is not illuminated when the vehicle is running. Immediately contact your Subaru retailer for assistance if the check engine light is ON.
• If you notice or smell smoke coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle, be sure the ignition switch is in the “off” position and do not operate the vehicle. Immediately contact your Subaru retailer for assistance.
• As a precautionary measure, it is highly recommended that you not park your vehicle in a garage, car port or other structure until this repair is completed.

Q: What will be done to the vehicle? 
A: To correct this condition, Subaru will replace the relay at no cost to you.

Q: What Subaru models are involved? 
A: Certain 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback (turbo models only), 2008-2014 model year Impreza (turbo models only) and 2009-2013 model year Forester (turbo models only) vehicles.

Q: Do I need to make an appointment? 
A: Yes. Please contact your servicing Subaru retailer to set up an appointment to ensure that the retailer is able to allocate a time slot to best accommodate you.

Q: Are there any precautions I should take until the vehicle is repaired? 
A: Yes, there are several important precautions you should take until this repair has been performed:

• Be sure the check engine warning light located in the instrument cluster is not illuminated when the vehicle is running. Immediately contact your Subaru retailer for assistance if the check engine light is ON.
• If you notice or smell smoke coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle, be sure the ignition switch is in the “off” position and do not operate the vehicle. Immediately contact your Subaru retailer for assistance.
• As a precautionary measure, it is highly recommended that you not park your vehicle in a garage, car port or other structure until this repair is completed.

Q: How much will this recall cost? 
A: This service program will be performed free of charge at any authorized Subaru retailer.

Q: Do I have to return to the retailer where I bought the car? 
A: Any authorized Subaru retailer will be able to perform this recall free of charge for you.

Q: How long will this repair take? 
A: The actual time to replace the secondary air pump relay is approximately 20 minutes or, in the rare event that the secondary air pump is found to need replacement, this could take up to 1 hour. However, it may be necessary to leave your vehicle for a longer period on the day of your scheduled appointment.

Q: Can I have this recall performed at an independent repair facility? 
A: Only an authorized Subaru retailer can perform this recall free of charge for you.

Q: If I live in Canada do I have to return to the United States to have this performed? 
A: Any authorized Subaru dealership in either the United States or Canada is capable of performing this recall.

Q: If I no longer own the vehicle what should I do? 
A: If you no longer own your vehicle, please update owner information online, at www.subaru.com/customer-support.html, by selecting Email Us then selecting Update Address from the drop-down menu.