Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 15V794000

Power train: driveline: differential unit

Subaru of America, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2015-11-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V794000

Power train: driveline: differential unit

Component
Power train: driveline: differential unit
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
3,251
Reported to NHTSA
2015-11-24
Owners notified
2015-12-10

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Subaru Legacy2016
Subaru Outback2016

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.