Subaru Legacy, Outback (2015-2017): Steering
Recall 16V292000 · May 11, 2016 · Subaru of America, Inc.
48,819
vehicles affected
48,819
vehicles affected
Owners are told not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V292000
- Date
- May 11, 2016
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 48,819
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Column
- Model years
- 2015-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
What can happen
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for this recall is WTD-65. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 5 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V292000?
2 models: Subaru Legacy (2016-2017), Subaru Outback (2015-2017), about 48,819 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V292000?
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for.
What can happen?
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a 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.