NHTSA campaign 15V502000
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 15V502000
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.
Reported 08/10/2015
What can happen
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
Repair
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.
Components
- Power train: Automatic transmission
- Power train: Driveline: Driveshaft
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.