SUBARU LEGACY 2016: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V794000

Make Model Year
SUBARU LEGACY 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-12-10 2015-11-24 2015-11-24

Production Dates: 2015-10-24 - 2015-11-16

Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: WQV-57

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3251

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

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.

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.

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.