Recall 16V292000: 2015–2017 Subaru Outback and 1 other model

NHTSA flags this campaign with a do-not-drive advisory. Check your VIN right away and follow the manufacturer’s notice.

Report received

May 11, 2016

Manufacturer

Subaru of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

48,819vehicles

Model years

2015–2017

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 model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.

Possible consequence

The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for this recall is WTD-65. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.

Affected model years

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

• 2016 Subaru Legacy147 complaints
• 2017 Subaru Legacy119 complaints
• 2015 Subaru Outback510 complaints
• 2016 Subaru Outback643 complaints
• 2017 Subaru Outback919 complaints