NHTSA recall 13V194000
Steering
Subaru Legacy and 1 more
Reported May 13, 20135,379 vehicles affectedSubaru of America, Inc.Maker’s number WQI-45Built Feb 15, 2012 – Jun 15, 2012
The defect
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from February 15, 2012, through June 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may become disengaged from one another.
The risk
If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQI-45.
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