Component
SUSPENSION
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2017 Subaru Outback may have loose brake caliper, wheel hub, and stabilizer clamp bolts due to improper tightening during manufacturing.
Risk if Unfixed
If these bolts come loose, your vehicle could become unstable and its braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will inspect and replace any loose bolts for free, and you can schedule an appointment with a dealership starting August 8, 2016.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outback vehicles manufactured June 20, 2016, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs, and the right stabilizer clamp.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If any of the front brake caliper, wheel hub or stabilizer clamp attaching bolts loosen or detach, the related components would also become loose and may detach possibly making the vehicle unstable and reducing the braking capability. These conditions would increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts for proper torque, and replace any loose bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTE-66.
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