CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER; SUSPENSION
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outback vehicles manufactured June 20, 2016, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs, and the right stabilizer clamp.
- Risk
- If any of the front brake caliper, wheel hub or stabilizer clamp attaching bolts loosen or detach, the related components would also become loose and may detach possibly making the vehicle unstable and reducing the braking capability. These conditions would increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts for proper torque, and replace any loose bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTE-66.
- 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
Some front brake calipers, wheel hubs, and a stabilizer clamp may have been attached with bolts that were not tightened correctly. If these bolts loosen or come off, the affected parts can become detached, which may make the vehicle unstable and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Authorized Subaru dealers will inspect the attaching bolts for proper torque and replace any that are loose, at no cost to you. Owners can also contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 (Subaru recall number WTE-66).
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Outback | 2017 |
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