A part of your steering column might not have been machined correctly, which could affect how the steering wheel turns your wheels.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you could lose control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will inspect and replace your steering column, free of charge, when you take your vehicle to the dealership. They'll contact you to set up an appointment.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for this recall is WTD-65. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.
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.
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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Original — 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.
Original — 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.
Original — 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.
The driveshaft in your Legacy or Outback is the component that connects your transmission to your wheels. The propeller shaft yoke is a part that helps transmit power to the driveshaft, but some of these parts were made with a faulty seal cap that can deform and start leaking transmission oil.
Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there's a risk of a fire, which could cause serious damage or injury.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will replace the propeller shaft with a new one, free of charge. You'll get a notification when it's time for the repair, and you should schedule it right away to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.
