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NHTSA Recall #15V794000 — SUBARU Legacy POWER TRAIN

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ID: #15V794000 MFR: Subaru of America, Inc.

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

What Happened
Your vehicle's driveshaft, which connects the transmission to the rear wheels, might not be properly secured, which could cause it to break loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driveshaft separates, it could hit your fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and potentially leading to a fire.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
Subaru will inspect the driveshaft securing nuts, tighten or replace them if needed, all for free. They'll take care of it at a dealership near you.
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What happened

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.

Risk if unfixed

If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fastening nuts, and tighten or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is WQV-57.

Original NHTSA model designations: SUBARU Legacy, SUBARU Outback

Affected Vehicles

2016 SUBARU Legacy
2016 SUBARU Outback

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #15V794000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2016 SUBARU Legacy safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT recall for the 2016 SUBARU Legacy? (Campaign #15V794000)

Your vehicle's driveshaft, which connects the transmission to the rear wheels, might not be properly secured, which could cause it to break loose. If the driveshaft separates, it could hit your fuel tank, causing a fuel leak and potentially leading to a fire. Subaru will inspect the driveshaft securing nuts, tighten or replace them if needed, all for free. They'll take care of it at a dealership near you.