Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22V485000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22V485000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2020-2021 outback and legacy vehicles Includes 182 affected units, Drive Chain May Break Causing Loss of Drive Power, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2020-2021 outback and legacy vehicles

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 outback and legacy vehicles. a programming error in the transmission control unit (tcu) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the tcu, inspect tcu data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. if evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 24, 2022. owners may contact subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wrk-22. this recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21v-955.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22V485000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2022-07-08T00:00:00

Subject: Drive chain may break causing loss of drive power

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 182

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WRK-22

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 outback and legacy vehicles. a programming error in the transmission control unit (tcu) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.

Consequence Summary: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will reprogram the tcu, inspect tcu data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. if evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed august 24, 2022. owners may contact subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wrk-22. this recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21v-955.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 78.57

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SID: row-4d7v~99uc-4edz

NHTSA ID: 22V485000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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