Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 15
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-07-01
- Owners notified
- 2022-08-01
Defect description
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2022 Outback vehicles. The engine wiring harness may have been damaged, resulting in a loose electrical connection to the engine control unit (ECU).
Safety risk
A loose electrical connection to the ECU may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the engine wiring harness and ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRC-22.