Recall 15V502000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Report Date
20150810
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 SUBARU LEGACY
2015 SUBARU OUTBACK
2016 SUBARU LEGACY
2016 SUBARU OUTBACK

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.