Vehicle Make / Model: | | Model Year(s): | SUBARU / LEGACY | | 2010
| SUBARU / OUTBACK | | 2010
| Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | Mfr's Report Date: MAY 06, 2010 | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V196000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A | |
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE |
Potential Number of Units Affected: 29443 |
Summary:
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 OUTBACK AND LEGACY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 31 THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2009. A CRACK OR SPLIT CAN OCCUR IN THE CVT COOLER HOSE RESULTING IN A FLUID LEAK. |
Consequence:
IF THE FLUID IS COMPLETELY LEAKED DURING DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL COME TO A STOP, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
Remedy:
SUBARU WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED COOLER HOSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 21, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783). |
Notes:
SUBARU'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS WVQ-27
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