Subaru of America – Transmission Oil Leak

Subaru of America (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.


Report Received Date 08/10/2015
NHTSA ID 15V502000
Consequence Summary If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
Corrective Action Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.
Recall Code WQU-56
Potentially Affected 2893
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V502000)

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