Recall 10V-196
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2010 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling (cooling system, hoses/lines/piping/fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 10V-196
- Reported
- May 7, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 29,443 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
If the fluid is completely leaked during driving, the vehicle will come to a stop, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]).
Notes from the manufacturer
Subaru's recall campaign number is wvq-27.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 2010
- Subaru Outback 2010