NHTSA Recall 13V194000
Filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 2013-05-13. An estimated 5,379 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: WQI-45
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.