NHTSA recall 15V502000
Power train › Automatic transmission
Subaru Legacy and 1 more
Reported Aug 10, 20152,893 vehicles affectedSubaru of America, Inc.Maker’s number WQU-56Built Jul 3, 2015 – Jul 25, 2015
The defect
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.
The risk
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
The 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.
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