SUBARU OUTBACK 2013: STEERING:COLUMN

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V194000

Make Model Year
SUBARU OUTBACK 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-05-14 2013-05-13 2013-05-14

Production Dates: 2012-02-15 - 2012-06-15

Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: WQI-45

Component: STEERING:COLUMN

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5379

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from February 15, 2012, through June 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may become disengaged from one another.

Consequence

If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQI-45.

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.