Subaru of America (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Subaru of America – Drive Chain May Break Causing Loss of Drive Power
| Report Received Date | 07/08/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22V485000 |
| Consequence Summary | An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955. |
| Recall Code | WRK-22 |
| Potentially Affected | 182 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V485000) |
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