Subaru Recall WQU-56: Transmission Oil Leak
2016 Subaru Legacy
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire.
Power Train — Automatic Transmission
Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft
- 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.
- Actions
- Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56.
- Documents (19)
- Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Update: Subaru Recall Campaign: WQUâ€56 Propeller Shaft – Bulletin
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - NUMBER: WQU-56R DATE: August 2015 REVISED: August 12, 2015
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Recall Campaign: WQU-56 Propeller Shaft – Parts Supply Update
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB- Revised August 19 2015
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - NUMBER: WQU-56R DATE: August 2015 REVISED: September 15, 2015
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Remedy Instructions and TSB - August 2015
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q4
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2015-Q3
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-2
- Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
- Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2016-4
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2016-3