blackfang
07-17-2010, 02:50 PM
Just stumbled upon this recall.
To: All Subaru Dealers
From: Subaru of America, Inc.
Date: June 24, 2010
Subject: Subaru Recall WVR-28
2010 Legacy/Outback Steering Column Electrical Roll Connector
Subaru of America, Inc. has initiated a voluntary Safety Recall to inspect and possibly replace the steering
column electrical roll connector on approximately 73,698 2010 Legacy and Outback models produced
between February 16, 2009 and April 12, 2010.
The affected VIN range is as follows:
2010 Legacy A*210001 through A*244529
2010 Outback A*310001 through A*377827
Campaign code WVR-28 has been assigned to this Safety Recall.
Affected vehicles may have been produced with wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector
(located behind the vehicle’s steering wheel) that may develop stress cracks and eventually break. If
breakage occurs, the vehicle could experience any or all of the following conditions:
• The driver’s frontal airbag may become inoperative and not deploy as intended during a vehicle
crash. Such an event could result in personal injury. Should the driver’s side airbag become
inoperative, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag warning light, located on the
instrument panel combination meter, will illuminate indicating a malfunction of the airbag system.
• The horn may not function when the horn pad is pushed. This condition would prevent the driver
from sounding the horn in an attempt to avoid a dangerous situation such as a vehicle crash.
• Radio and cruise control switches located on the steering wheel (if equipped) may not function.
• Transmission paddle shifters located behind the steering wheel (if equipped) may not function.
This recall campaign will involve checking the “lot number” found on the steering roll connector. If the “lot
number” is within a certain range, the connector must be replaced with a new one. If the “lot number” is not
within the range, the connector was manufactured to specifications and replacement is not necessary.
Today, Subaru is issuing a “Stop Sale” notice to dealers for all vehicles in inventory affected by this recall
campaign. Dealers are being sent a list of affected vehicles in their inventory or in transit by their Region
/ Distributor Sales Office. As a reminder, all vehicles in dealer inventory affected by this recall must be
inspected and, if necessary, repaired before the vehicle can be placed in service or retailed. Vehicle coverage
can be confirmed by performing a vehicle coverage inquiry through Subarunet.
To: All Subaru Dealers
From: Subaru of America, Inc.
Date: June 24, 2010
Subject: Subaru Recall WVR-28
2010 Legacy/Outback Steering Column Electrical Roll Connector
Subaru of America, Inc. has initiated a voluntary Safety Recall to inspect and possibly replace the steering
column electrical roll connector on approximately 73,698 2010 Legacy and Outback models produced
between February 16, 2009 and April 12, 2010.
The affected VIN range is as follows:
2010 Legacy A*210001 through A*244529
2010 Outback A*310001 through A*377827
Campaign code WVR-28 has been assigned to this Safety Recall.
Affected vehicles may have been produced with wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector
(located behind the vehicle’s steering wheel) that may develop stress cracks and eventually break. If
breakage occurs, the vehicle could experience any or all of the following conditions:
• The driver’s frontal airbag may become inoperative and not deploy as intended during a vehicle
crash. Such an event could result in personal injury. Should the driver’s side airbag become
inoperative, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag warning light, located on the
instrument panel combination meter, will illuminate indicating a malfunction of the airbag system.
• The horn may not function when the horn pad is pushed. This condition would prevent the driver
from sounding the horn in an attempt to avoid a dangerous situation such as a vehicle crash.
• Radio and cruise control switches located on the steering wheel (if equipped) may not function.
• Transmission paddle shifters located behind the steering wheel (if equipped) may not function.
This recall campaign will involve checking the “lot number” found on the steering roll connector. If the “lot
number” is within a certain range, the connector must be replaced with a new one. If the “lot number” is not
within the range, the connector was manufactured to specifications and replacement is not necessary.
Today, Subaru is issuing a “Stop Sale” notice to dealers for all vehicles in inventory affected by this recall
campaign. Dealers are being sent a list of affected vehicles in their inventory or in transit by their Region
/ Distributor Sales Office. As a reminder, all vehicles in dealer inventory affected by this recall must be
inspected and, if necessary, repaired before the vehicle can be placed in service or retailed. Vehicle coverage
can be confirmed by performing a vehicle coverage inquiry through Subarunet.