CM TRAILERS LEGACY 2016: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
| Make : CM TRAILERS | Model : LEGACY | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2015-10-24 - 2015-11-16 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V794000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-12-10 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-11-24 | Date Added to Database: 2015-11-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: WQV-57 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3251 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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