blackfang
07-17-2010, 02:54 PM
To: All Subaru Dealers
From: Subaru of America, Inc.
Date: July 16, 2010
Subject: Subaru Recall Campaign WVS-29
2010 & 2011 Legacy/Outback 6 Speed M/T Transfer Case
Subaru of America, Inc. has initiated a voluntary Safety Recall to modify the transmission transfer case on approximately 809 2010 & 2011 Legacy and Outback models equipped with a 6 speed manual transmission produced between April 28, 2010 and June 23, 2010. The affected VIN range is as follows:
2010 Legacy A1246804 through A1247399
2010 Outback A1382973 through A1384758
2011 Legacy B1212324 through B1214305
2011 Outback B1310402 through B1324567
Note: Not all vehicles in the VIN range are affected. Prior to performing repairs, confirm coverage by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry function at Subarunet.com. The vehicle coverage file will be updated to include vehicles affected by this recall sometime today.
Campaign code WVS-29 has been assigned to this Recall Campaign.
Affected vehicles were produced with a transmission transfer case that was manufactured without a necessary oil lubrication passage. As a result, certain gears within the transmission could eventually break due to a lack of lubrication. This recall will involve modifying the transmission transfer case by opening the oil lubrication passage at the originally intended location.
There is a potential safety risk associated with this condition. If the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning noise will begin to develop alerting the driver of a problem. If the sound is ignored and no action is taken, the gears will eventually break and there will be no transfer of engine power to the wheels. This condition will lead to vehicle power loss, which might result in a crash.
Today, Subaru has issued a Stop Sale notice to dealers for all vehicles in inventory affected by this recall. Dealers will be sent a list of affected vehicles by their Regional Sales Office. As a reminder, all vehicles in dealer inventory affected by this recall must be repaired before the vehicle can be placed in service or retailed. Vehicle coverage can be confirmed by performing a vehicle coverage inquiry through Subarunet.
From: Subaru of America, Inc.
Date: July 16, 2010
Subject: Subaru Recall Campaign WVS-29
2010 & 2011 Legacy/Outback 6 Speed M/T Transfer Case
Subaru of America, Inc. has initiated a voluntary Safety Recall to modify the transmission transfer case on approximately 809 2010 & 2011 Legacy and Outback models equipped with a 6 speed manual transmission produced between April 28, 2010 and June 23, 2010. The affected VIN range is as follows:
2010 Legacy A1246804 through A1247399
2010 Outback A1382973 through A1384758
2011 Legacy B1212324 through B1214305
2011 Outback B1310402 through B1324567
Note: Not all vehicles in the VIN range are affected. Prior to performing repairs, confirm coverage by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry function at Subarunet.com. The vehicle coverage file will be updated to include vehicles affected by this recall sometime today.
Campaign code WVS-29 has been assigned to this Recall Campaign.
Affected vehicles were produced with a transmission transfer case that was manufactured without a necessary oil lubrication passage. As a result, certain gears within the transmission could eventually break due to a lack of lubrication. This recall will involve modifying the transmission transfer case by opening the oil lubrication passage at the originally intended location.
There is a potential safety risk associated with this condition. If the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning noise will begin to develop alerting the driver of a problem. If the sound is ignored and no action is taken, the gears will eventually break and there will be no transfer of engine power to the wheels. This condition will lead to vehicle power loss, which might result in a crash.
Today, Subaru has issued a Stop Sale notice to dealers for all vehicles in inventory affected by this recall. Dealers will be sent a list of affected vehicles by their Regional Sales Office. As a reminder, all vehicles in dealer inventory affected by this recall must be repaired before the vehicle can be placed in service or retailed. Vehicle coverage can be confirmed by performing a vehicle coverage inquiry through Subarunet.