Component Description
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Subaru of America, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20151024
End Date Of Manufacturing
20151116
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
3251
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20151210
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Subaru of America, Inc.
Report Received Date
20151124
Record Creation Date
20151124
Defect Summary
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.
Consequence Summary
If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Summary
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fastening nuts, and tighten or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 10, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500. Subaru's number for this recall is WQV-57.
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.
