WRN-23 – Propeller Shaft Center Brace Mounting Surfaces – 2023 Subaru Outback, Legacy, Ascent, & Impreza

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September 21, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V647000 Driveshaft May Disconnect Separation of the front end of the driveshaft increases the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V647 Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc. Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 4,311   Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2023 Outback, Legacy, Ascent, and Impreza vehicles. … Read more

Propeller Shaft / Design Change – 2013-2022 Subaru Crosstrek & 2018-2022 Forester

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NHTSA ID Number: 10219469 Manufacturer Communication Number: 03-88-22 Summary The bulletin announces the design change made the propeller shaft to address the small number of customer concerns regarding a growling-type sound being heard from under the vehicle when driving.   NUMBER: 03-88-22 DATE: 08/02/22 APPLICABILITY: 2013-22MY Crosstrek 2018-22MY Forester SUBJECT: Propeller Shaft / Design Change   INTRODUCTION: … Read more

Propeller Shaft- High-Pitched Sound from Center Support Bearing – 2015-2019 Subaru

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NHTSA ID Number: 10183702 Manufacturer Communication Number: 03-85-20R Summary This bulletin announces the availability of new propeller shaft assemblies.   NUMBER: 03-85-20R DATE: 06/24/20 REVISED: 11/16/20 APPLICABILITY: 2015-19MY Legacy and Outback 2017-19MY Impreza 2019MY Ascent SUBJECT: Propeller Shaft- High-Pitched Sound from Center Support Bearing   INTRODUCTION: This bulletin announces the availability of new propeller shaft assemblies.  The … Read more

WUI-94R – STOP SALE: Propeller Shaft – 2019 Subaru Ascent

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July 10, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V519000 Driveshaft may Disconnect If the front end of the driveshaft separates, it can increase the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V519 Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc. Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 166   Summary Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Ascent vehicles. The center … Read more

WQU-56R – Propeller Shaft Oil Seal Failure – 2015-2016 Subaru Legacy & Outback

NHTSA 15V502 SUMMARY: 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.   CONSEQUENCE: If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, … Read more