Recall 15V502000: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary
The problem. 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.
The risk. 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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V502000
- Manufacturer campaign
- WQU-56
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Report received
- August 10, 2015
- Owners notified
- August 28, 2015
- Built
- Jul 3, 2015 – Jul 27, 2015
- Units affected
- 2,893
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.