Subaru Impreza, Outback (2021): Power train
Recall 21V024000 · Jan 26, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc.
383
vehicles affected
383
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V024000
- Date
- Jan 26, 2021
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 383
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Shift linkage/cable/rod
- Model years
- 2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.
What can happen
A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-21.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V024000?
2 models: Subaru Impreza (2021), Subaru Outback (2021), about 383 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V024000?
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-21.
What can happen?
A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.