Steering: columnRecall 16V-292 · Subaru vehicles
Subaru of America, Inc. recall 16V-292 covers 48,819 Subaru vehicles for a steering: column problem, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 16V292000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 54 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 14, 2015 to May 6, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.