NHTSA Recall 13V194000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V194000; Date: May. 13, 2013
If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Subaru Legacy; 2013 Subaru Outback
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5,379
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 14, 2013
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