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2015-2016 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback recall: automatic transmission

Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 10, 2015. It covers about 2,893 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,893
reported
Aug 10, 2015
owners notified
Aug 28, 2015
related complaints
110

Power train: automatic transmission

What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 15V502000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 110 complaints about transmission problems.

2015 Subaru Legacy2016 Subaru Legacy2015 Subaru Outback2016 Subaru Outback

Questions about recall 15V502000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback automatic transmission?

Yes. Recall 15V502000, reported on August 10, 2015, covers about 2,893 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V502000?

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.

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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