NHTSA Recall 10V283000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V283000; Date: Jun. 24, 2010
Possible circuits affected are the driver's frontal airbag, paddle shifter function, cruise control, horn control and radio functions increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Subaru Legacy; 2010 Subaru Outback
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 73,698
Recall Summary:
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from February 16, 2009 through April 12, 2010. The wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the vehicle's steering wheel may develop stress cracks and eventually break. If this were to happen certain electrical components may not operate as intended.
How to Fix:
Dealers will check lot number of the steering roll connector. The roll connector will be replaced with a new one if the lot number showed any affected range of the failure occurrence. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on July 7, 2010. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Recall Notes:
Subaru safety recall no. Wvr-28. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 7, 2010
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