Subaru Forester Recall R/2018/333: Clutch Pipe May Contact Bulkhead Wiring And Potentially Cause The Engine To Cut Out, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Jan 2019
- Launched
- 1,146
- vehicles in the UK
- SRT-256
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Subaru recalled Forester vehicles built between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2014. Clutch pipe may contact and damage the bulkhead wiring. The dealer will check and replace clutch pipe and wiring replace as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Clutch pipe may contact and damage the bulkhead wiring.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CLUTCH PIPE MAY CONTACT BULKHEAD WIRING AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CUT OUT Defect: Clutch pipe may contact and damage the bulkhead wiring. Remedy: Check and replace clutch pipe and wiring replace as necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: clutch pipe may contact bulkhead wiring and potentially cause the engine to cut out.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace clutch pipe and wiring replace as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Forester built between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2014 may be included. Subaru estimates 1,146 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Subaru, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Subaru.
- Book with any franchised Subaru dealer, quoting the campaign code SRT-256 or the DVSA reference R/2018/333. See how to get a Subaru recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRZ, ForesterThe impeller deformation may cause the fuel pump to become inoperative | Urgent | R/2022/266 | |
| Forester, Impreza, XVPotential failure of the ignition coil module causing engine stall and a none start condition | Urgent | R/2021/353 | |
| Forester, XVThe bolts of the rear stabiliser bracket might become loose | Low | R/2021/352 | |
| Forester, Impreza, XVDue to improper ecm programming under certain circumstances the ignition coil may be energized longer than designed after the engine is off | Urgent | R/2020/316 | |
| Forester, Impreza, WRX, XVSilicone gas may seep into stop light switch housing and lead to a conduction failure | Book soon | R/2019/106 |
This is one of 37 Subaru recalls in DVSA’s data. The Subaru recall launched before it was R/2018/326 on 1 Dec 2018, for mis connection of the fuel pump connector. The one launched after it was R/2018/346 on 1 Jan 2019, for electronic parking brake capacitor on inner circuit board and magnet ring of the sensor…. You can also see every Subaru recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/333, launched 1 January 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.