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Subaru due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.

NHTSA campaign 15V-794 · Reported November 24, 2015 · 3,251 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Subaru Legacy and Outback
VEHICLES AFFECTED
3,251
REMEDY
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fastening nuts, and tighten or replace them, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Subaru of America, Inc. reported a problem with the driveline differential unit. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the drive shaft detaches from the rear differential, it may strike the fuel tank and result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the fastening nuts, and tighten or replace them, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-794.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2016Subaru Legacy
2016Subaru Outback

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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