Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The CVT cooler hose is a part that helps keep your engine's transmission running smoothly. In some 2010 Outback and Legacy models made between July and December 2009, this hose can crack or break, causing a fluid leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fluid leaks completely while driving, your vehicle will suddenly stop. This could lead to a crash, which could put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will replace the faulty cooler hose with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 OUTBACK AND LEGACY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 31 THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2009. A CRACK OR SPLIT CAN OCCUR IN THE CVT COOLER HOSE RESULTING IN A FLUID LEAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE FLUID IS COMPLETELY LEAKED DURING DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL COME TO A STOP, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED COOLER HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783).
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