Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2015 Subaru Outback's trailer hitch assembly may have been installed with nuts that were overtightened, which could cause the studs to break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the studs break, your trailer might detach from the vehicle while you're towing it, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will replace the nuts and inspect the studs for damage on your vehicle, free of charge, and the recall has already begun on October 7, 2014.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Outback vehicles manufactured January 22, 2014, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with a Subaru accessory trailer hitch assembly. During installation, the trailer hitch mounting nuts may have been overtightened, potentially resulting in failure of the trailer hitch mounting studs.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The mounting nut(s) may not provide sufficient force to remain attached to the studs or the studs themselves might break. If this were to happen while a trailer is being towed, the driver might not be able to operate the vehicle as desired or the trailer may detach from the vehicle. Either situation could increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight mounting nuts for the trailer hitch assembly, and will inspect all eight mounting studs for damage, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2014. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQN-50.
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