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2016 SUBARU Outback POWER TRAIN Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for POWER TRAIN issues.

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #15V794000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
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.
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Critical #15V502000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other SUBARU Outback 2016 Recalls

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1 recall
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Other SUBARU Outback Years

2019
3 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
10 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
16 recalls
2011
16 recalls
2010
18 recalls
2009
13 recalls
2008
8 recalls
2007
8 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
9 recalls
2004
11 recalls
2003
15 recalls
2002
5 recalls
2001
4 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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