CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles may have securing nuts on the rear driveshaft that were not tightened properly during assembly. If the driveshaft separates from the rear differential, it can strike the fuel tank and cause a fuel leak, which raises the risk of a fire.
If you own an affected vehicle, dealers will inspect the driveshaft fastening nuts and tighten or replace them as needed. This repair is free of charge at an authorized Subaru dealer. You can check whether your vehicle is covered by entering your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup, and you can contact Subaru customer service at 1-856-488-8500 with questions.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Legacy | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 2016 |