2016 SUBARU LEGACY RECALL - #16V292000
RECALL FOR STEERING : COLUMN
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.
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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 |
2/29/2016 - 5/6/2016 |
| Recalled on |
5/11/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/13/2016 |
| # Affected |
48,819 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:COLUMN |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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, DRIVESHAFT
2016 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
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