NHTSA Recall 15V502000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V502000; Date: Aug. 10, 2015
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Subaru Legacy; 2016 Subaru Legacy; 2015 Subaru Outback; 2016 Subaru Outback
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,893
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 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: Aug 28, 2015
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