The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V502000·Announced 2015-08-10

Subaru Recalls 2015-2016 Legacy and Outback for Transmission Fire Risk

Subaru is recalling 2015-2016 Legacy and Outback vehicles because a deformed seal cap may allow transmission oil to leak onto the exhaust pipe, creating a fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to fluid leakage, which is a risk-of-harm product issue where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between July 3, 2015, and July 27, 2015. The recall involves a defect in the propeller shaft yoke where a deformed seal cap may allow transmission oil to leak.

If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire or injury associated with this defect.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU OUTBACK, LEGACY
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
2,893

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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