2016 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback recall: differential unit
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 24, 2015. It covers about 3,251 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,251
- reported
- Nov 24, 2015
- owners notified
- Dec 10, 2015
- related complaints
- 58
Power train: driveline: differential unit
- What is wrong
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.
- Risk
- If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fastening nuts, and tighten or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1‑856‑488‑8500. Subaru's number for this recall is WQV-57.
Recall number 15V794000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 2016 2016
- Subaru Outback 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 58 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 15V794000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback differential unit?
Yes. Recall 15V794000, reported on November 24, 2015, covers about 3,251 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V794000?
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fastening nuts, and tighten or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1‑856‑488‑8500. Subaru's number for this recall is WQV-57.
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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