Recalls & Defects For 2017 Subaru Outback

Recalls & Defects

Report Receipt Date: 05/11/2016
NHTSA Campaign: 16v292000

Summary
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 legacy and outback vehicles manufactured february 29, 2016, to may 6, 2016. the steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.

Consequence
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began may 13, 2016. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. subaru's number for this recall is wtd-65. note: until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.

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.

Report Receipt Date: 08/03/2016
NHTSA Campaign: 16v576000

Summary
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 outback vehicles manufactured june 20, 2016, to june 23, 2016. the affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs, and the right stabilizer clamp.

Consequence
If any of the front brake caliper, wheel hub or stabilizer clamp attaching bolts loosen or detach, the related components would also become loose and may detach possibly making the vehicle unstable and reducing the braking capability. these conditions would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts for proper torque, and replace any loose bolts, free of charge. the recall began on august 8, 2016. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wte-66.

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.

Report Receipt Date: 10/06/2016
NHTSA Campaign: 16v716000

Summary
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 legacy and outback vehicles manufactured september 21, 2016, to september 23, 2016. in the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.

Consequence
If the knee guard is not properly attached and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to properly restrain the driver's lower body in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the knee guard welding on each vehicle's steering beam, replacing the beam as necessary, free of charge. the recall began november 14, 2016. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wtl-72.

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.

Report Receipt Date: 12/19/2019
NHTSA Campaign: 19v910000

Summary
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 outback vehicles. a replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.

Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. the recall began february 3, 2020. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. subaru's number for this recall is wux-09.

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.

Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. We do not review, validate, or edit the information provided by the NHTSA.