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: WQU‐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

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