Subaru Outback (2017): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 16V576000 · Aug 3, 2016 · Subaru of America, Inc.
99
vehicles affected
99
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V576000
- Date
- Aug 3, 2016
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 99
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Disc > Caliper; Suspension
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V576000?
1 model: Subaru Outback (2017), about 99 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V576000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.