Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

NHTSA recall 22V485000 · announced July 8, 2022 · filed by Subaru Of America, Inc. · 182 units affected

The problem

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.

The risk

An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2020 Subaru Legacy
• 2021 Subaru Legacy
• 2020 Subaru Outback
• 2021 Subaru Outback

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