Subaru Legacy, Outback (2016): Power train
Recall 15V794000 · Nov 24, 2015 · Subaru of America, Inc.
3,251
vehicles affected
3,251
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V794000
- Date
- Nov 24, 2015
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,251
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Driveline > Differential unit; Power train > Driveline > Driveshaft
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V794000?
2 models: Subaru Legacy (2016), Subaru Outback (2016), about 3,251 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V794000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.