NHTSARecalled Jul 8, 2022 · #22V485000
Drive Chain May Break Causing Loss of Drive Power
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped. An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Drive Chain May Break Causing Loss of Drive Power
- 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.