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

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model 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V794000
Report Received Date: 2015-11-24T00:00:00
Subject: Drive shaft may detach from differential
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 3,251

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WQV-57
Recall Type: Vehicle
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 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 98.43

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