Subaru and Toyota recall thousands of cars in Australia
Both Subaru and Toyota have issued a recall for a near 30,000 vehicles. The recall will affect the Subaru 2013 BRZ, 2013 Forester (only 2.0-litre variants) and 2012-2013 Impreza and XV models.
Toyota are to recall approximately 5,407 Toyota 86 models, which are built by Subaru.
Valve springs inside the engine are at fault with the springs “potentially defective” and may “fracture resulting in sudden power loss while driving, and the vehicle may not restart”. Stated in a press release issued by Subaru.
All 16 valve springs contained within the engine of affected vehicles will be replaced. Consumers will if their vehicle is affected.
David Rowley from Subaru Australia says it is aware of seven incidents locally, none of which has resulted in injury or accident.
Source: Subaru and Toyota have announced a recall for almost 30,000 vehicles in Australia.
16 Nov 2018
