NHTSA recall 14V-577 (14V577000)
trailer hitches recall reported September 19, 2014 - about 56 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 14V577000
- Also written as
- 14V-577
- Manufacturer number
- WQN-50
- Reported
- September 19, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- ~56
- Component
- trailer hitches
What is being recalled
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Outback vehicles manufactured January 22, 2014, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with a Subaru accessory trailer hitch assembly. During installation, the trailer hitch mounting nuts may have been overtightened, potentially resulting in failure of the trailer hitch mounting studs.
Why it is dangerous
The mounting nut(s) may not provide sufficient force to remain attached to the studs or the studs themselves might break. If this were to happen while a trailer is being towed, the driver might not be able to operate the vehicle as desired or the trailer may detach from the vehicle. Either situation could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight mounting nuts for the trailer hitch assembly, and will inspect all eight mounting studs for damage, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2014. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQN-50.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 14V-577 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.