The mounting nut(s) may not provide sufficient force to remain attached to the studs or the studs themselves might break. If this were to happen while a trailer is being towed, the driver might not be able to operate the vehicle as desired or the trailer may detach from the vehicle. Either situation could increase the risk of a crash.
The mounting nut(s) may not provide sufficient force to remain attached to the studs or the studs themselves might break. If this were to happen while a trailer is being towed, the driver might not be able to operate the vehicle as desired or the trailer may detach from the vehicle. Either situation could 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/1248676-subaru-outback-2015-recall-trailer-hitches · Recall date September 19, 2014 · Official notice: NHTSA #14V577000
“SUBARU OUTBACK (2015) recall — Trailer Hitches.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 19, 2014. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248676-subaru-outback-2015-recall-trailer-hitches. Based on NHTSA recall 14V577000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V577000).
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight mounting nuts for the trailer hitch assembly, and will inspect all eight mounting studs for damage, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2014. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQN-50.
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 14V577000 — Subaru of America, Inc. SUBARU OUTBACK (2015) recall — Trailer Hitches Hello, I own a SUBARU OUTBACK (2015) recall — Trailer Hitches that is covered by recall 14V577000 from Subaru of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight mounting nuts for the trailer hitch assembly, and will inspect all eight mounting studs for damage, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2014. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQN-50. 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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