Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V794000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V794000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016 legacy vehicles manufactured october 24, 2015, to november 16, 2015, and outback vehicles manufactured october 24, 2015, to november 17, 2015 Includes 3,251 affected units, Drive Shaft May Detach From Differential, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2016 legacy vehicles manufactured october 24, 2015, to november 16, 2015, and outback vehicles manufactured october 24, 2015, to november 17, 2015
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.
Corrective Action
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.