2021 SUBARU OUTBACK RECALL - #22V485000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : CHAIN/BELT
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2021 SUBARU OUTBACK |
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| Manufacturer |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
5/21/2019 - 8/3/2020 |
| Recalled on |
7/8/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/24/2022 |
| # Affected |
182 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT |
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| Description |
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. |
| Consequences |
An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2021 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for POWER TRAIN, SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD
2021 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
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