Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V194000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V194000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013 outback and legacy vehicles manufactured from february 15, 2012, through june 15, 2012 Includes 5,379 affected units, Steering Column Disengagement, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 outback and legacy vehicles manufactured from february 15, 2012, through june 15, 2012

Defect Summary

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 outback and legacy vehicles manufactured from february 15, 2012, through june 15, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may become disengaged from one another.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column assembly with a new one, free of charge. the recall began on may 14, 2013. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's recall campaign number is wqi-45.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V194000
Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2013-05-13T00:00:00
Subject: Steering column disengagement
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 5,379

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WQI-45
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 outback and legacy vehicles manufactured from february 15, 2012, through june 15, 2012. in the affected vehicles, the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may become disengaged from one another.
Consequence Summary: If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column assembly with a new one, free of charge. the recall began on may 14, 2013. owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's recall campaign number is wqi-45.

Safety Information

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

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SID: row-acdu-e96i_a245
NHTSA ID: 13V194000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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