NHTSA Campaign 15V502000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Issued by Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported Aug 10, 2015 · 2,893 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.

Consequence

If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SUBARU LEGACY 2015 2,893
SUBARU LEGACY 2016 2,893
SUBARU OUTBACK 2015 2,893
SUBARU OUTBACK 2016 2,893

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V502000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.