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.