NHTSA recall 10V-196 (10V196000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported May 7, 2010 - about 29,443 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 10V196000
- Also written as
- 10V-196
- Manufacturer number
- WVQ-27
- Reported
- May 7, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- ~29,443
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
IF THE FLUID IS COMPLETELY LEAKED DURING DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL COME TO A STOP, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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).
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 10V-196 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.