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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V283📅 Jun 24, 2010

2010 Subaru Legacy & 2010 Subaru Outback recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 Outback and Legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from february 16, 2009 through april 12, 2010. The wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the vehicle's steering wheel may develop stress cracks and eventually break. If this were to happen certain electrical components may not operate as intended.

💥 The risk

Possible circuits affected are the driver's frontal airbag, paddle shifter function, cruise control, horn control and radio functions increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will check lot number of the steering roll connector. The roll connector will be replaced with a new one if the lot number showed any affected range of the failure occurrence. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 7, 2010. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V283000
Manufacturer recall #
WVR-28
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
73,698
Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Owner phone
1-800-782-2783
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 7, 2010
Built
Feb 16, 2009 – Apr 12, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Subaru safety recall no. WVR-28.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V283 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V283?

2010 Subaru Legacy & 2010 Subaru Outback. 73,698 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Subaru dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-782-2783.