Recall 16V292000: Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
STEERING:COLUMN
Do not drive: the manufacturer advises owners not to drive the affected vehicles until the recall repair is done.
Summary
The problem. 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.
The risk. 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.
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
- 16V292000
- Manufacturer campaign
- WTD-65
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Report received
- May 11, 2016
- Owners notified
- May 13, 2016
- Built
- Apr 14, 2015 – Apr 14, 2015
- Units affected
- 48,819
- 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.