The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V283000·Announced 2010-06-24

Subaru Recalls 2010 Outback and Legacy for Steering Column Wiring Defect

Subaru is recalling 2010 Outback and Legacy vehicles because steering column wiring may crack and break, potentially disabling airbags and other safety features.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering column that can disable the driver's frontal airbag and other safety systems, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010 Outback and Legacy passenger vehicles manufactured between February 16, 2009, and April 12, 2010. The recall involves approximately 73,698 vehicles.

The defect involves the wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the steering wheel, which may develop stress cracks and eventually break. If this occurs, certain electrical components may not operate as intended. Affected circuits include the driver's frontal airbag, paddle shifter function, cruise control, horn control, and radio functions, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will check the lot number of the steering roll connector and replace it with a new one if the lot number falls within the affected range. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on July 7, 2010. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU OUTBACK, LEGACY
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
73,698

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • OUTBACK
  • LEGACY

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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