NHTSA recall 13V-194 (13V194000)
steering recall reported May 13, 2013 - about 5,379 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V194000
- Also written as
- 13V-194
- Manufacturer number
- WQI-45
- Reported
- May 13, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,379
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQI-45.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-194 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.