The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226376-subaru-legacy-2017-recall-steering · Recall date November 5, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V292000
“SUBARU LEGACY (2017) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 5, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226376-subaru-legacy-2017-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 16V292000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V292000).
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. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for this recall is WTD-65. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V292000 — Subaru of America, Inc. SUBARU LEGACY (2017) recall — Steering Hello, I own a SUBARU LEGACY (2017) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 16V292000 from Subaru of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: 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. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 or by visiting http://www.wtd65.service-campaign.com. Subaru's number for this recall is WTD-65. Note: Until the vehicles have been inspected, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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