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NHTSARecalled May 13, 2013 · #13V194000

Steering Column Disengagement

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2013 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from February 15, 2012, through June 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the inner and outer shafts of the steering column assembly may become disengaged from one another. If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Steering Column Disengagement
  • 2013 Outback and Legacy
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2013 Outback
UPCs

What you should do

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQI-45.

View the official CPSC notice