2016 SUBARU LEGACY RECALL - #15V794000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DRIVESHAFT
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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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 SUBARU LEGACY |
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| Manufacturer |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
10/24/2015 - 11/16/2015 |
| Recalled on |
11/24/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/10/2015 |
| # Affected |
3,251 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2016 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2016 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2016 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
2016 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
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