NHTSA Recall # | 124900 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V576000 |
MFG Compaign # | WTE-66 |
Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Supplier | SUBARU |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 08/08/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 20/06/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 23/06/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 03/08/16 |
Report created | 03/08/16 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 99 |
Defect summary | Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 outback vehicles manufactured june 20, 2016, to june 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs, and the right stabilizer clamp. |
Consequence summary | If any of the front brake caliper, wheel hub or stabilizer clamp attaching bolts loosen or detach, the related components would also become loose and may detach possibly making the vehicle unstable and reducing the braking capability. These conditions would increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts for proper torque, and replace any loose bolts, free of charge. The recall began on august 8, 2016. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is wte-66. |
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). |