NHTSA recall 22V-485: Power Train

Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported July 8, 2022 · 4 affected model years

Power Train recall

22V-485
July 8, 2022 · Subaru of America, Inc.
Problem
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Outback and Legacy vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Safety risk
An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-22. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-955.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V485000
ManufacturerSubaru of America, Inc.
Report dateJuly 8, 2022
ComponentPower Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (TCM/PCM/Tecm)
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Subaru Outback4 recalls total2021 Subaru Legacy3 recalls total2020 Subaru Legacy6 recalls total2020 Subaru Outback6 recalls total

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21V-955
December 9, 2021 · Subaru of America, Inc. · 2020 Subaru Legacy, 2020 Subaru Outback, 2020 Subaru Ascent

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