Subaru recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Legacy 2015–2016
- Subaru Outback 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V502000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 10, 2015
- Owners notified
- Aug 28, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,893
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 3, 2015 to Jul 27, 2015
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission; Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
- Maker's own recall number
- WQU-56
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.