NHTSA recall 16V-292 (16V292000)
steering recall reported May 11, 2016 - about 48,819 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign DO NOT DRIVE.
Stop driving the vehicle until the recall repair is done. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V292000
- Also written as
- 16V-292
- Manufacturer number
- WTD-65
- Reported
- May 11, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~48,819
- Component
- steering
What is being recalled
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
Why it is dangerous
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for this recall is WTD-65. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-292 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.