NHTSA recall 16V292000
Steering · Subaru of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Subaru of america, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
Why it matters: The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lot number on the steering column, replacing the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2016.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2016 Subaru Legacy, 2017 Subaru Legacy, 2015 Subaru Outback, 2016 Subaru Outback, 2017 Subaru Outback.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V292000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.