NHTSA recall 15V-502 (15V502000)
power train recall reported August 10, 2015 - about 2,893 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V502000
- Also written as
- 15V-502
- Manufacturer number
- WQU-56
- Reported
- August 10, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,893
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
Why it is dangerous
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-502 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.