NHTSA Recall # | 119942 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V292000 |
MFG Compaign # | WTD-65 |
Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Supplier | SUBARU |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | LEGACY |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
Date of notification | 13/05/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 18/04/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/04/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 11/05/16 |
Report created | 11/05/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 48819 |
Defect summary | Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 legacy and outback vehicles manufactured february 29, 2016, to may 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels. |
Consequence summary | The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 13, 2016. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www. Wtd65. Service-campaign. Com. Subaru's number for this recall is wtd-65. Note: until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |