Vehicle May Stall if Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Becomes Inoperative – 2018-2019 Toyota 86

July 29, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V587000

Fuel Pump May Fail

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V587

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 165,026

 

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and ToyotaeBay logo 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

 

Remedy

Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and ToyotaeBay logo owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is WRG-21.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

 

Check if your Subaru has a Recall

 


Certain 2018 – 2019 Model Year 86
Vehicle May Stall if Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Becomes Inoperative

Model Years / ModelProduction PeriodApproximate Total VehiclesApproximate Stop Sale Dealer Inventory
2018 – 2019 86Early April 2018 – Early November 20183,7000

 

On July 29, 2021, Subaru filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informing the agency of their intent to conduct a voluntary Safety Recall on certain 2018 – 2019 model year 86 vehicles.

 

Condition

The subject vehicles were manufactured by Subaru.  According to Subaru, the subject vehicles are equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump which may stop operating. If this were to occur, warning lights and messages may illuminate on the instrument panel, and the engine may run rough. This may result in a vehicle stall and the vehicle may unable to be restarted.  This can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Remedy

ToyotaeBay logo is currently preparing the remedy for this issue. When the remedy is available, authorized ToyotaeBay logo dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump with an improved one FREE OF CHARGE.

 

Covered Vehicles

There are approximately 3,700 vehicles covered by this Safety Recall. Approximately 100 vehicles involved in this Safety Recall were distributed to Puerto Rico.

 

Owner Letter Mailing Date

ToyotaeBay logo will notify owners by late September 2021.

 

ToyotaeBay logo makes significant effort to obtain current customer name and address information from each state through industry resources when mailing owner letters. In the event your dealership receives a notice for a vehicle that was sold prior to the Safety Recall announcement, it is the dealership’s responsibility to forward the owner letter to the customer who purchased the vehicle.

 

Please note that only owners of the covered vehicles will be notified. If you are contacted by an owner who has not yet received a notification, please verify eligibility by confirming through TIS prior to performing repairs. Dealers should perform the repair as outlined in the Technical Instructions found on TIS.

 


Frequently Asked Questions
Original Publication Date: September 22, 2021

 

Q1: What is the condition?

The subject vehicles were manufactured by Subaru.  According to Subaru, the subject vehicles are equipped with a low-pressure fuel pump which may stop operating. If this were to occur, warning lights and messages may illuminate on the instrument panel, and the engine may run rough. This may result in a vehicle stall and the vehicle may unable to be restarted.  This can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Q1a:Are there any symptoms/warnings before the condition appears in a vehicle?

Drivers may experience rough engine running, malfunction indicator light on the instrument panel and engine no start.

Q1b:Which warning lights and messages may be displayed if the condition is present?

If the condition were to occur, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) shown below, may illuminate in the instrument panel cluster. In addition to the malfunction indicator lamp, other warning lamps and messages may also be displayed.

Note: The malfunction indictor lamp (MIL) and other lamps and messages can be displayed for other issues unrelated to this Safety Recall.

 

Q2: What is ToyotaeBay logo going to do?

ToyotaeBay logo is currently preparing the remedy. When the remedy becomes available, any authorized ToyotaeBay logo dealer will replace the low-pressure fuel pump with an improved one FREE OF CHARGE.

NOTE (Customers who live in the state of California)

The state of California requires the completion of Safety Recalls / Service Campaigns on emission related parts prior to vehicle registration renewal. In addition, the State requires that every vehicle must pass an emission test (SMOG Check) every two years and before it is sold. Without the completion of this FREE Safety Recall, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will not allow your vehicle to be registered. State of California Regulations require ToyotaeBay logo to provide the Department of Motor Vehicles with a record of all vehicles that have not had the Safety Recall completed.

Your ToyotaeBay logo dealer will provide you with a Vehicle Emissions Recall Proof of Correction Form after the campaign has been completed. Please ensure you retain this form, because the DMV may require that you supply proof that the campaign has been completed during your vehicle registration renewal process.

 

Q3: Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Safety Recall?

There are approximately 3,700 vehicles covered by this Safety Recall.

Model NameModel YearProduction Period
862018 – 2019Early April 2018 – Early November 2018

 

Q4:What if I previously paid for repairs related to this Safety Recall?

Reimbursement consideration instructions will be provided in the owner letter.

 

Q5:How long will the repair take?

The repair takes approximately one and one half hours. However, depending upon the dealer’s work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.

 

Q6: How does ToyotaeBay logo obtain my mailing information?

ToyotaeBay logo uses an industry provider who works with each state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to receive registration or title information, based upon the DMV records. Please make sure your registration or title information is correct.

 

Q7: What if I have additional questions or concerns?

If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the ToyotaeBay logo Brand Engagement Center at 1-888-270-9371 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern Time.

 


Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination

Provide the chronology of events leading up to the defect decision or test data for the noncompliance:  

 

April 9, 2020 – Subaru determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall (NHTSA ID no. 20V-218).

 

May 2020 – October 2020 – Subaru continued to monitor the field data.  In addition to field data monitoring, Subaru continued to investigate vehicles outside of recall population identified in 20V218.  As part of the ongoing investigation, Subaru collaborated with the supplier to further analyze the density of the impellers.

 

May 2020 – August 2020 – In addition to continued field data monitoring, Subaru conducted a collection and analysis of healthy parts. The purpose was to compare impeller deformation by lot number, vehicle model, and geographic region.  The result of the healthy collection study supported the determination outlined in 20V-218, and more broadly, the Subaru’s decisions in other global markets.

 

November 17, 2020 – As a result of supplier’s investigation, the supplier submitted report 20E-085.  In that report, resin density was determined to more closely correlate with field cases than overall impeller density because the impeller material contains three elements (resin, glass fiber, and calcium carbonate), but only one element (resin) is susceptible to swelling.  This improved understanding of density led to the identification of additional material lots which could contribute to the occurrence of the condition in combination with other factors.

 

November 2020 – December 2020 – As a result of the supplier’s report, Subaru began correlating the additional material lots provided by the supplier with the field data, manufacturing information, vehicle specific variables, and other information to determine which vehicles, if any, may be susceptible to the condition.

 

December 2020 – Subaru, in collaboration with the supplier, found that use of fuel pump controller (FPC), especially where used in lowering the fuel pump impeller rotational speed, reduced the margin for the pump overcoming interference.  For vehicles produced in the U.S., implementation of a FPC was not a primary consideration for vehicle population, because the other factors used to determine scope required inclusion of both FPC-equipped and non-FPC-equipped vehicles.  However, the findings suggested that for vehicles produced outside of the U.S., where longer periods of solvent drying time had not been identified, the effect of an FPC, in combination with a lower resin density impeller, needed to be investigated further.

 

March 2021 – The supplier updated Subaru on the technical findings from the investigation into the potential effects of the FPC on Subaru models equipped with various sized engines.

 

April 2021 to June 2021– Subaru conducted a field correlation review including the updated part manufacturing lot numbers and the technical findings related to the FPC.  The review included analysis of field data and field return part investigations.

 

July 22, 2021 – Subaru has identified, using best engineering judgement, 27 unique non-dealer Subaru field reports within the identified population and 8 VOQs from the model year/models listed in this report.  The cumulative warranty claim rate for the identified population is below 1%.  Out of an abundance of caution, Subaru decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall.

 


TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
SAFETY RECALL 21TA03
VEHICLE MAY STALL IF LOW-PRESSURE FUEL PUMP BECOMES INOPERATIVE
CERTAIN 2018 – 2019 MODEL YEAR 86

Vehicle May Stall – 2018-2019 Toyota 86

 


18 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
SUBARUASCENT2019-2020
SUBARUBRZ2018-2019
SUBARUFORESTER2018
SUBARUIMPREZA2018-2020
SUBARULEGACY2018-2020
SUBARUOUTBACK2018-2020
SUBARUWRX2018-2019
TOYOTAeBay logo862018-2019

 


32 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Date: August 2, 2021 New Safety Recall: WRG-21 Fuel Pump Impeller Failure

RCMN-21V587-5783.pdf 190.618KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – ToyotaeBay logo Date: July 30, 2021 SAFETY RECALL 21TA03 (Interim Notice 21TB03) Certain 2018 2019 Model Year 86 Vehicle May Stall if Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Becomes Inoperative

RCMN-21V587-7339.pdf 255.012KB

 


Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V587-4071.PDF 228.314KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V587-1273.pdf 645.424KB

 


Chronology of Defect

RMISC-21V587-7926.pdf 111.329KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – ToyotaeBay logo Date: September 22, 2021 SAFETY RECALL 21TA03 (Remedy Notice)

RCMN-21V587-4316.pdf 426.133KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Date: September 23, 2021 UPDATE: WRG-21 Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Safety Recall Owner Notification

RCMN-21V587-3474.pdf 203.168KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – October 4, 2021 WRG-21 Fuel Pump Parts Scrapping

RCMN-21V587-1411.pdf 126.44KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3

RCLQRT-21V587-5503.PDF 211.137KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V587-0992.pdf 197.798KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Notification re UPDATES: WRG-21 Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Safety Recall

RCMN-21V587-1370.pdf 197.324KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V587-9534.pdf 8888.222KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V587-4440.pdf 8919.545KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V587-3978.pdf 8823.738KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V587-0277.pdf 8338.384KB

 


Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination

RMISC-21V587-1720.pdf 111.135KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V587-9068.pdf 2630.572KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V587-7673.pdf 8807.461KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V587-0652.pdf 8913.921KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Date: September 16, 2021 Re: WRG21 Campaign & 2.4 Turbo Fuel Pump X4202XC220

RCMN-21V587-5054.pdf 88.567KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Date: September 16, 2021 Re: Part Number X4202XC220

RCMN-21V587-0075.pdf 89.641KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V587-9736.pdf 1098.043KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – November 10, 2021 WRG-21 Recall: Part Numbers X4202XC220 & X4202CA330

RCMN-21V587-4030.pdf 162.488KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Date: October 18, 2021 UPDATE: WRG-21 Fuel Pump Impeller Failure Safety Recall Owner Notification

RCMN-21V587-8904.pdf 206.042KB

 


ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RIONL-21V587-4154.pdf 160.116KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V587-6854.pdf 188.009KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – DATE 9/1/2021 TOPIC Interim Rental Opcodes now available NHTSA Recall No. has been added Customer Reimbursement has been added

RCMN-21V587-4587.pdf 379.365KB

 


Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1

RCLRPT-21V587-6466.PDF 228.374KB

 


Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2

RCLRPT-21V587-5927.PDF 228.209KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V587-5124.PDF 211.241KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V587-7694.pdf 20516.14KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2022-2

RCLQRT-21V587-8648.PDF 211.448KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V587&docType=RCL

 


 

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