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VehicleJul 8, 2022182 affected

Subaru recall: Power train

What is wrong

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy 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 are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
22V485000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Jul 8, 2022
Owners notified
Aug 24, 2022
Vehicles or items affected
182
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
May 17, 2019 to Aug 3, 2020
Part
Power train › Driveline › Chain/belt; Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
Maker's own recall number
WRK-22

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), 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.