Subaru recall: Steering
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Subaru Legacy 2016–2017
- Subaru Outback 2015–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V292000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Subaru Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 11, 2016
- Owners notified
- May 13, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 48,819
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 14, 2015 to Apr 14, 2015
- Part
- Steering › Column
- Maker's own recall number
- WTD-65
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Subaru recall: Air bags Mar 22, 2024
- Subaru recall: Power train Nov 9, 2023
- Subaru recall: Power train Sep 21, 2023
- Subaru recall: Visibility Sep 22, 2022
- Subaru recall: Power train Jul 8, 2022
- Subaru recall: Engine and engine cooling Jul 1, 2022
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.