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NHTSARecalled Aug 3, 2016 · #16V576000

Loose Bolts may affect Braking and Handling

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Loose Bolts may affect Braking and Handling
  • 2017 Outback
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2017 Outback
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice