Vehicle recall 08V460000 · September 11, 2008
Subaru Legacy, Forester and 1 more model
Some vehicles may have the cylinder head-side oil supply pipe and turbocharger-side pipe improperly assembled.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Subaru is recalling 16,715 my 2007-2008 legacy sedans and wagons, my 2008 impreza sedans and wagons, and my 2009 forester vehicles. Some vehicles may have the cylinder head-side oil supply pipe and turbocharger-side pipe improperly assembled.
- Consequence
- Vibration would occur while driving and, over time, could eventually result in cracking the pipe which would allow oil to leak. If leaking oil contacts components operating at high temperatures, an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for cracking or an oil leak at the oil supply pipe at the cylinder head-side. An additional bracket will be installed to increase rigidity of the pipe and the pipe assembly will be replaced with a modified part. The recall began on October 20, 2008. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
- Notes
- Subaru recall no. Wvf-16.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V460000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 11, 2008
- Filed by
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WVF-16
- Owner notification
- October 20, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,715
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Subaru Forester (2009): 2009
- Subaru Impreza (2008): 2008
- Subaru Legacy (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
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