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2017 Subaru Outback recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Subaru Outback — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on December 19, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: OUTBACK.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Subaru Outback, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
19V910000December 19, 2019Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
16V716000October 6, 2016Air Bags › Knee Bolster
16V576000August 3, 2016Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
16V292000May 11, 2016Steering › ColumnDo not drive

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Steering (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V910000Manufacturer no. WUX-09

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Report received by NHTSA
December 19, 2019
Owner notification
February 3, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
46 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Subaru Outback
August 29, 2015 – June 28, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTBACK

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating passenger frontal air bag deployment, the air bag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2020. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUX-09.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V910000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V716000Manufacturer no. WTL-72

Air Bags › Knee Bolster

Report received by NHTSA
October 6, 2016
Owner notification
November 14, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
54 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Subaru Outback
September 21, 2016 – September 23, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTBACK

Components: Air Bags › Knee Bolster; Steering › Column

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.

Safety risk

If the knee guard is not properly attached and the driver is not wearing a seatbelt, the knee guard may not be able to properly restrain the driver's lower body in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the knee guard welding on each vehicle's steering beam, replacing the beam as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTL-72.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V716000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V576000Manufacturer no. WTE-66

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Report received by NHTSA
August 3, 2016
Owner notification
August 8, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
99 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Subaru Outback
June 20, 2016 – June 23, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTBACK

Components: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper; Suspension

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outback vehicles manufactured June 20, 2016, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs, and the right stabilizer clamp.

Safety risk

If any of the front brake caliper, wheel hub or stabilizer clamp attaching bolts loosen or detach, the related components would also become loose and may detach possibly making the vehicle unstable and reducing the braking capability. These conditions would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts for proper torque, and replace any loose bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 8, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTE-66.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V576000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V292000Manufacturer no. WTD-65

Steering › Column

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA
May 11, 2016
Owner notification
May 13, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
48,819 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Subaru Outback
April 18, 2016 – April 29, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
OUTBACK

Defect summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.

Safety risk

The loss of steering ability would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V292000, filed by Subaru of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 20, 2019.