Recall 15V502000: 2015–2016 Subaru Outback and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 10, 2015

Manufacturer

Subaru of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

2,893vehicles

Model years

2015–2016

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 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.

Possible 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 model years

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

• 2015 Subaru Legacy160 complaints
• 2016 Subaru Legacy147 complaints
• 2015 Subaru Outback510 complaints
• 2016 Subaru Outback643 complaints