The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V194000·Announced 2013-05-13

Subaru Recalls 2013 Outback and Legacy for Steering Column Defect

Subaru is recalling 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles because the steering column shafts may disengage, causing loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 system that results in loss of control, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured between February 15, 2012, and June 15, 2012. The recall involves a defect in the steering column assembly where the inner and outer shafts may become disengaged from one another.

If the shafts disengage, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall campaign number is WQI-45, and the recall began on May 14, 2013.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column assembly with a new one free of charge. 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 LEGACY, OUTBACK
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
5,379

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)

  • LEGACY
  • OUTBACK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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