Recall 13V194000: 2013 Subaru Outback and 1 other model

Report received

May 13, 2013

Manufacturer

Subaru of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

5,379vehicles

Model years

2013

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 Subaru Legacy66 complaints
• 2013 Subaru Outback297 complaints