Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Subaru recalling almost 634,000* CUVs, sedans for possible puddle light short]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/03/subaru-recalling-almost-634-000-cuvs-sedans-for-possible-puddle/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/03/subaru-recalling-almost-634-000-cuvs-sedans-for-possible-puddle/http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/03/subaru-recalling-almost-634-000-cuvs-sedans-for-possible-puddle/#commentsFiled under: , , ,



The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a massive recall campaign today for some of the more popular Subaru models due to defective puddle lights that could short out and possibly lead to smoke and/or fire.

(*)While the recall notice lists a total of 633,842 Forester, Legacy, Outback and Tribeca models from various model years, Automotive News is reporting that there are only 53,999 units actually equipped with the defective lights, but Subaru is having to make the massive recall since it is unable identify which vehicles have the lights.

The problem with the 2009 through 2012 Forester, 2006 through 2012 Tribeca and the 2010 through 2011 Legacy and Outback is that the puddle lights mounted under the door mirrors can collect water or moisture, which can lead to the short. To fix the problem, Subaru is adding an extra fuse to the wiring harness as a part of the recall that will go into effect next month. For Forester owners, this is the second major recall in less than a year following the 275,000 units that were afflicted with faulty rear seatbelts.

For more information about the recall or to see if your vehicle applies, scroll down for the official NHTSA recall notice.

Continue reading Subaru recalling almost 634,000* CUVs, sedans for possible puddle light short

Subaru recalling almost 634,000* CUVs, sedans for possible puddle light short originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>foresterforester recalllegacylegacy recallnational highway trafiic safety administrationoutbackoutback recallrecallrecallssubarusubaru recalltribecatribeca recallThu, 03 Jan 2013 09:15:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20415784/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2013/01/03/subaru-recalling-almost-634-000-cuvs-sedans-for-possible-puddle/20415784/article-detail.xml 20415784 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/03/09-2011-subaru-forester-qs_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2012/03/09-2011-subaru-forester-qs.jpg <![CDATA[2011 Subaru Legacy, Outback models recalled over fly-away moonroofs]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/19/2011-subaru-legacy-outback-models-recalled-over-fly-away-moonro/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/19/2011-subaru-legacy-outback-models-recalled-over-fly-away-moonro/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/09/19/2011-subaru-legacy-outback-models-recalled-over-fly-away-moonro/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

2011 Subaru Legacy rear three-quarter view

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has just announced a safety recall affecting 69,590 model year 2011 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. The recall concerns adhesive, or a possible lack thereof, used to affix moonroof glass to its retainer. This action covers 2011 Legacy and Outback models manufactured from August 3, 2010, through July 1, 2011.

NHTSA says an inadequate amount of adhesive on the moonroofs of affected models could allow the glass to loosen or even detach while the vehicle is in motion. This flying glass, says the agency, could become a road hazard and possibly even lead to a crash.

Subaru will contact owners of affected Legacy and Outback models in October and says its dealers will inspect the adhesive and, if necessary, apply more of the sticky substance to ensure the glass doesn't detach. As is always the case with a federal recall, dealers will inspect and repair components free of charge, and owners are urged to contact Subaru for more info. Click past the jump to read the official recall notice.

Continue reading 2011 Subaru Legacy, Outback models recalled over fly-away moonroofs

2011 Subaru Legacy, Outback models recalled over fly-away moonroofs originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011 legacy2011 outbacklegacylegacy recallnational highway traffic safety administrationnhtsaoutbackoutback recallsubarusubaru legacysubaru outbacksubaru recallMon, 19 Sep 2011 11:30:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/20045709/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/09/19/2011-subaru-legacy-outback-models-recalled-over-fly-away-moonro/20045709/article-detail.xml 20045709 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/2011-subaru-legacy-sedan_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/09/2011-subaru-legacy-sedan.jpg <![CDATA[Report: Recall, stop-sale issued on 2010-11 Subaru Outback and Legacy models over gearbox flaw]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/24/report-subaru-issues-recall-stop-sale-on-2010-11-outback-and-l/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/24/report-subaru-issues-recall-stop-sale-on-2010-11-outback-and-l/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/24/report-subaru-issues-recall-stop-sale-on-2010-11-outback-and-l/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

2010 Subaru Outback
2010 Subaru Outback - Click above for high-res image gallery

Once again, Subaru's mainstay models, the Outback and Legacy, appear to be girding for a recall. Both models have already faced callbacks for leaky CVT hoses and wiring issues, but according to Inside Line, a new issue affecting a number of manual transmission-equipped 2010 and 2011 models will not only precipitate another recall, but also a stop-sale on all potentially-affected vehicles.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the oil lubrication hole in the six-speed manual transmission has not been drilled on the affected vehicles, which can cause gears to break. NHTSA issued a statement, saying:
"If the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning sound may begin to develop, alerting the driver to a problem. If this sound is ignored and no action is taken, the gears will eventually break and this condition will lead to vehicle power loss, possibly resulting in a crash."
Vehicles will be repaired, free of charge, at any Subaru dealer in America. Most will simply have an oil lubrication hole drilled, though the automaker has informed its dealer network that vehicles with 6,250 miles or more will require the replacement of the third through sixth gearsets, as well as the main shaft.

A total of 809 Outback and Legacy models are affected by this recall, which is expected to officially go into effect on August 6. In the meantime, owners are urged to contact their local dealers as soon as possible to have this problem corrected.


Gallery: First Drive: 2010 Subaru Outback


Photos by Jonathon Ramsey / Copyright (C)2010 AOL

[Source: Inside Line]

Report: Recall, stop-sale issued on 2010-11 Subaru Outback and Legacy models over gearbox flaw originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010 subaru legacy2010 subaru outback2010SubaruLegacy2010SubaruOutbackInside LineInsideLineLegacylegacy recallLegacyRecallNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationNationalHighwayTrafficSafetyAdministrationNHTSAnhtsa recallNhtsaRecalloutbackoutback recallOutbackRecallSubarusubaru legacysubaru legacy recallsubaru outbacksubaru outback recallsubaru recallSubaruLegacySubaruLegacyRecallSubaruOutbackSubaruOutbackRecallSubaruRecallSat, 24 Jul 2010 09:28:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19566977/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/07/24/report-subaru-issues-recall-stop-sale-on-2010-11-outback-and-l/19566977/article-detail.xml 19566977 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/2010outback_review000_opt_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/07/2010outback_review000_opt.jpg <![CDATA[Subaru recalling nearly 74,000 2010 Outback and Legacy models over wiring issue]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/13/subaru-recalling-nearly-74-000-2010-outback-and-legacy-models-ov/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/13/subaru-recalling-nearly-74-000-2010-outback-and-legacy-models-ov/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/13/subaru-recalling-nearly-74-000-2010-outback-and-legacy-models-ov/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,


2010 Subaru Outback - Click above for high-res gallery

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Subaru is recalling 74,000 2010 Outback and Legacy models built between February 16, 2009 and April 12, 2010. It seems that a bundle of wires located behind the steering wheel can develop stress cracks and eventually break. If this happens, some vehicle functions with controls on the steering wheel - such as the horn, cruise and radio controls, paddle shifters and even the driver's airbag - could fail.

Owners of affected vehicles are urged to contact their local dealerships to see if their cars are equipped with a possibly defective steering roll connector. If so, the dealership will replace the component free of charge. Earlier this year, Subaru recalled roughly 30,000 Outback and Legacy models for a leaky CVT transmission hose.

Full details on this latest recall can be found after the break.


Gallery: 2010 Subaru Outback


[Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]

Continue reading Subaru recalling nearly 74,000 2010 Outback and Legacy models over wiring issue

Subaru recalling nearly 74,000 2010 Outback and Legacy models over wiring issue originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010 Subaru2010 subaru legacy2010 subaru outback2010Subaru2010SubaruLegacy2010SubaruOutbacklegacylegacy recallLegacyRecallNational Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationNationalHighwayTrafficSafetyAdministrationnhtsaoutbackoutback recallOutbackRecallrecallsubarusubaru legacysubaru legacy recallsubaru outbacksubaru outback recallSubaruLegacySubaruLegacyRecallSubaruOutbackSubaruOutbackRecallTue, 13 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19551270/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/07/13/subaru-recalling-nearly-74-000-2010-outback-and-legacy-models-ov/19551270/article-detail.xml 19551270 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/2010ob0005h-630op_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/07/2010ob0005h-630op.jpg <![CDATA[Subaru recalling nearly 30,000 Outback, Legacy models over CVT cooling hose]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/12/subaru-recalling-nearly-30-000-outback-legacy-models-over-cvt-c/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/12/subaru-recalling-nearly-30-000-outback-legacy-models-over-cvt-c/http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/12/subaru-recalling-nearly-30-000-outback-legacy-models-over-cvt-c/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

2010 Subaru Legacy - Click above for high-res image gallery

Owners of a 2010 Subaru Outback or Legacy equipped with a CVT transmission may need to make an unscheduled visit to their Subaru dealer due to a new recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall of 29,443 Legacy and Outback models for a crack that can occur in the CVT cooler hose that could result in a fluid leak. The only vehicles affected by the recall are the ones built between July 31 and December 1, 2009.

The NHTSA website states that Subaru didn't provide any safety consequences for this recall, but we're thinking a CVT fluid leak could lead to a damaged transmission, which is a lot more expensive than a new hose and a far bigger hassle for owners. Affected vehicles can be brought to the nearest Subaru dealer to have the hose replaced free of charge. If you're not sure if your vehicle falls under the recall, call Subaru at 1-856-488-8500. Hit the jump to read over the NHTSA release.

[Source: NHTSA]

Continue reading Subaru recalling nearly 30,000 Outback, Legacy models over CVT cooling hose

Subaru recalling nearly 30,000 Outback, Legacy models over CVT cooling hose originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 12 May 2010 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010 subaru outback2010SubaruOutbacklegacylegacy recallLegacyRecallnhtsaoutbackoutback recallOutbackRecallsubaru legacysubaru recall cvt fluid leakSubaruLegacySubaruRecallCvtFluidLeakWed, 12 May 2010 13:31:00 EST http://www.autoblog.com/feed/19474225/article-comments.xml http://www.autoblog.com/feed/2010/05/12/subaru-recalling-nearly-30-000-outback-legacy-models-over-cvt-c/19474225/article-detail.xml 19474225 http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/lead1_2010outbackreview_thumbnail.jpg http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/12/lead1_2010outbackreview.jpg -1 2