NHTSA recall 15V502000
Power Train · Subaru of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Subaru of america, Inc. (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.
Why it matters: If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
The fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Subaru Legacy, 2016 Subaru Legacy, 2015 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Outback.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V502000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.