SteeringRecall 13V-194 · Subaru vehicles
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 13V-194 covers 5,379 Subaru vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V194000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the shafts become disengaged, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 15, 2012 to June 15, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.