CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
- Risk
- If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke. If the oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, it can create a possible risk of fire.
Subaru will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. Owners can contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 with questions about this recall. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your car is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Legacy | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 20152016 |