Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA recall 15V502000 · announced August 10, 2015 · filed by Subaru Of America, Inc. · 2,893 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Subaru Legacy
• 2016 Subaru Legacy
• 2015 Subaru Outback
• 2016 Subaru Outback

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.