Recall Alert: 2010 Subaru

[rickaren]

Recall Alert: 2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback

Jul 07, 2010

The 2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback are being recalled for issues related to their steering columns. Roughly 74,000 models manufactured between February 16, 2009 and April 12, 2010 are affected.

According to the NHTSA: “The wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the vehicle’s steering wheel may develop stress cracks and eventually break. If this were to happen certain electrical components may not operate as intended.”

Those electrical components are vital to passenger safety. Cars.com explains, “Possible defects could lead to malfunctioning front airbags, paddle shifters, cruise control, horn control and radio controls.”

To determine whether or not your vehicle is affected, check its manufacture date -- located on the sticker placed in its door jam. If it is, Subaru will fix the problem free of charge. Contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 with any questions or concerns.

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Originally Posted by rickaren

Recall Alert: 2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback

Jul 07, 2010

The 2010 Subaru Legacy and Outback are being recalled for issues related to their steering columns. Roughly 74,000 models manufactured between February 16, 2009 and April 12, 2010 are affected.

According to the NHTSA: “The wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the vehicle’s steering wheel may develop stress cracks and eventually break. If this were to happen certain electrical components may not operate as intended.”

Those electrical components are vital to passenger safety. Cars.com explains, “Possible defects could lead to malfunctioning front airbags, paddle shifters, cruise control, horn control and radio controls.”

To determine whether or not your vehicle is affected, check its manufacture date. They are also applicable with Subaru parts -- located on the sticker placed in its door jam. If it is, Subaru will fix the problem free of charge. Contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 with any questions or concerns.

just became a member recently and guess im a victim of subaru ripped off and must look for recalls to the dealership. by the way what are the models and series covered by this recall? Could you put a list of them in this thread? thanks anyway for sharing this info.

[rickaren]

Recall ID # 20056 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE Hide Details
Recall Date:
MAY 07, 2010
Model Affected:
2010 Subaru Outback
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.
Consequences:
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 BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783).
Potential Units Affected:
29443
Notes:
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.




Recall ID # 40922 - STEERING:COLUMN Full Details
Recall Date JUN 24, 2010
Component STEERING:COLUMN
Model Affected Outback
Potential Units Affected 73698


Recall ID # 76806 - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Full Details
Recall Date JUL 20, 2010
Component POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Model Affected Outback
Potential Units Affected 809


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