NHTSA Recall 16V292000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V292000; Date: May. 11, 2016
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Subaru Legacy; 2017 Subaru Legacy; 2015 Subaru Outback; 2016 Subaru Outback; 2017 Subaru Outback
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 48,819
Recall Summary:
Subaru of America, inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 legacy and outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to may 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
How to Fix:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www. Wtd65. Service-campaign. Com. Subaru's number for this recall is wtd-65. Note: until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.
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 13, 2016
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