Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V283000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V283000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 73,698 affected units, OPEN CIRCUIT OF STEERING ROLL CONNECTOR, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from february 16, 2009 through april 12, 2010. the wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the vehicle's steering wheel may develop stress cracks and eventually break. if this were to happen certain electrical components may not operate as intended.

Corrective Action

Dealers will check lot number of the steering roll connector. The roll connector will be replaced with a new one if the lot number showed any affected range of the failure occurrence. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on july 7, 2010. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V283000
Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2010-06-24T00:00:00
Subject: Open circuit of steering roll connector
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 73,698

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WVR-28
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from february 16, 2009 through april 12, 2010. the wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the vehicle's steering wheel may develop stress cracks and eventually break. if this were to happen certain electrical components may not operate as intended.
Consequence Summary: Possible circuits affected are the driver's frontal airbag, paddle shifter function, cruise control, horn control and radio functions increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will check lot number of the steering roll connector. The roll connector will be replaced with a new one if the lot number showed any affected range of the failure occurrence. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on july 7, 2010. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-75dp-wts8.cnxn
NHTSA ID: 10V283000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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