The steering column in your Legacy or Outback is the part that connects your steering wheel to the front wheels. In some 2016-2017 models, it might have been made incorrectly, which means turning the wheel won't affect the direction of your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you'll lose control over your vehicle's direction, which could cause a crash, especially if you're driving at high speeds.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will inspect the steering column and replace it if necessary, free of charge. They will contact you with a specific schedule for the repair. Until then, please do not drive your vehicle.
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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.
The driveshaft in your Legacy or Outback is like a long rod that connects your transmission to the rear wheels. In some 2016 models made between October and November 2015, the bolts that hold it in place might not have been tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driveshaft breaks free from the rear differential, it could hit the fuel tank, causing a fuel leak. This could lead to a fire.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will inspect the bolts and tighten or replace them, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should have it done as soon as possible.
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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 propeller shaft in your Legacy or Outback is like a long, spinning rod that connects your transmission to your wheels. There's a small cap on it that could be damaged, allowing transmission oil to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, it could catch fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle and potentially harm you.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will replace the propeller shaft with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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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.
Your vehicle may have a replacement air bag control module that's not working properly with the passenger air bag module, affecting air bag deployment.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash that triggers the passenger air bag, it might not work as it should, which could lead to a higher risk of injury.
Free Fix
Subaru will notify you, and their dealers will replace the passenger air bag module for free, starting February 3, 2020.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUX-09.
