NHTSA campaign 13V194000

Subaru of America, Inc. recall 13V194000

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from February 15, 2012, through June 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may become disengaged from one another.

Reported 05/13/2013

What can happen

If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Repair

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQI-45.

Components

  • Steering
  • Steering: Column

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.