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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V326📅 Jul 20, 2010

2010–2011 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2011 Subaru Outback recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Outback and Legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from april 28 through june 23, 2010. Due to a programming error, a lubrication hole within the 6-SPEED manual transmission was omitted.

💥 The risk

If the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning sound may begin to develop alerting the driver of a problem. If the sound is ignored and no action is taken, the gears will eventually break and this condition will lead to vehicle power loss, possibly resulting in a crash.

🔧 The fix

Subaru will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by drilling an oil lubrication hole and, if necessary, replace the internal parts with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on july 28, 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
10V326000
Manufacturer recall #
WVS-29
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
809
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Owner phone
1-800-782-2783
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 28, 2010
Built
Apr 28, 2010 – Jun 23, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Subaru's recall campaign number is WVS-29.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 10V326 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 10V326?

2010–2011 Subaru Legacy & 2010–2011 Subaru Outback. 809 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.