Subaru is recalling 2021 Outback vehicles with a loose CVT select lever cable nut that could cause gear selector malfunction and increase crash risk. Owners should contact Subaru for free inspection.
A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.
Subaru is recalling certain 2021 Outback vehicles because a loose nut on the CVT select lever cable could cause the gear selector to malfunction, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free inspection by dealers to tighten the nut if necessary.
A loose nut on the CVT select lever cable can cause the gear selector to malfunction. This increases the risk of a crash because the driver may not be able to properly shift gears during driving.
Owners of 2021 Subaru Outback vehicles with a loose CVT select lever cable nut are most at risk. The hazard affects vehicles where the nut wasn't tightened properly during manufacturing.
Check if your 2021 Subaru Outback has a loose CVT select lever cable nut. The recall began February 12, 2021, and Subaru will notify owners directly.
Call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free inspection at a dealer.
Dealers will inspect the CVT select lever cable nut and tighten it if necessary at no cost.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-21.
The CVT select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly during manufacturing, causing the gear selector to malfunction and increasing crash risk.
Your 2021 Subaru Outback is affected if the CVT select lever cable nut was not tightened properly. Subaru will notify owners directly.
Contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 to schedule a free inspection at a dealer where they will tighten the nut if necessary.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Subaru to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V024000 — Subaru Subaru Hello, I own a Subaru that is covered by recall 21V024000 from Subaru. The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-21. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
