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VehicleDec 9, 2021198,255 affected

Subaru recall: Power train

What is wrong

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.

What could happen

An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-21.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
21V955000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 9, 2021
Owners notified
Aug 19, 2022
Vehicles or items affected
198,255
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 15, 2019 to Aug 13, 2020
Part
Power train › Driveline › Chain/belt; Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Maker's own recall number
WRK-21

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.nhtsa.gov.

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