Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The 6-speed manual transmission in your Outback or Legacy is the part that helps you shift gears when driving. In certain 2010 and 2011 models, a small hole was left out that's supposed to keep the gears lubricated.
Risk if Unfixed
If the gears don't get enough lubrication, they could wear out and break. If you ignore the warning noise, you might lose control of your vehicle, which could cause a crash.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will drill a new hole to lubricate the gears and replace any damaged parts — all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 OUTBACK AND LEGACY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 28 THROUGH JUNE 23, 2010. DUE TO A PROGRAMMING ERROR, A LUBRICATION HOLE WITHIN THE 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION WAS OMITTED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE TRANSMISSION GEARS ARE NOT PROPERLY LUBRICATED, A GROANING SOUND MAY BEGIN TO DEVELOP ALERTING THE DRIVER OF A PROBLEM. IF THE SOUND IS IGNORED AND NO ACTION IS TAKEN, THE GEARS WILL EVENTUALLY BREAK AND THIS CONDITION WILL LEAD TO VEHICLE POWER LOSS, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY DRILLING AN OIL LUBRICATION HOLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE INTERNAL PARTS WITH NEW ONES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
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