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VehicleJun 24, 201073,698 affected

Subaru recall: Steering

What is wrong

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from february 16, 2009 through april 12, 2010. The wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the vehicle's steering wheel may develop stress cracks and eventually break. If this were to happen certain electrical components may not operate as intended.

What could happen

Possible circuits affected are the driver's frontal airbag, paddle shifter function, cruise control, horn control and radio functions increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will check lot number of the steering roll connector. The roll connector will be replaced with a new one if the lot number showed any affected range of the failure occurrence. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 7, 2010. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V283000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Jun 24, 2010
Owners notified
Jul 7, 2010
Vehicles or items affected
73,698
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Feb 16, 2009 to Apr 12, 2010
Part
Steering › Column
Maker's own recall number
WVR-28

Notes

Subaru safety recall no. Wvr-28.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.