NHTSA Recall 22V485000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V485000; Date: Jul. 8, 2022
an improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2020 Subaru Legacy; 2021 Subaru Legacy; 2020 Subaru Outback; 2021 Subaru Outback
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm)
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 182
Recall Summary:
subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 outback and legacy vehicles. a programming error in the transmission control unit (tcu) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
How to Fix:
dealers will reprogram the tcu, inspect tcu data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. if evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 5, 2022. owners may contact subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wrk-22. this recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21v-955.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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