Recall
Subaru Outback — 15V502000
NHTSA ID
15V502000
Make
Subaru
Model
Outback
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2015-08-10
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Units Affected
2,893
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
WQU-56
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
Remedy
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.