2013 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback recall: column
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 13, 2013. It covers about 5,379 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,379
- reported
- May 13, 2013
- owners notified
- May 14, 2013
- related complaints
- 38
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from February 15, 2012, through June 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may become disengaged from one another.
- Risk
- If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1‑800‑782‑2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQI-45.
Recall number 13V194000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 2013 2013
- Subaru Outback 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 38 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 13V194000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback column?
Yes. Recall 13V194000, reported on May 13, 2013, covers about 5,379 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V194000?
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1‑800‑782‑2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQI-45.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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