SUBARU LEGACY 2016: STEERING:COLUMN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V292000

Make Model Year
SUBARU LEGACY 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-05-13 2016-05-11 2016-05-11

Production Dates: 2016-02-29 - 2016-05-06

Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: WTD-65

Component: STEERING:COLUMN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 48819

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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

The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.