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Recall 13V-194

Subaru of America, Inc. recalled the 2013 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model: Steering (column); Steering.

At a glance

Campaign number
13V-194
Reported
May 13, 2013
Vehicles affected
5,379 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed]. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQI-45.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles