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Subaru of america, inc. Is recalling certain 2021 model year outback and impreza vehicles in which the cvt select lever cable nut may have been under-torqued during vehicle assembly.
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Models from 2021
2021 SUBARU IMPREZA |
2021 SUBARU OUTBACK |
Subarunet Announcement To: All Subaru Retailers From: Subaru of America, Inc. Date: January 21, 2021 New STOP SALE/Subaru Safety Recall: WRA-21 – CVT Select Lever Cable Nut Low Torque Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 model year Outback and Impreza vehicles in which the CVT select lever cable nut may have been under-torqued during vehicle assembly. Description of the Defect and Safety Risk If the CVT select lever cable nut was not properly torqued and loses retention, the gear select may not function properly. If the gear select does not function properly, there is an increased risk of a crash. Affected Vehicles The number of U.S. vehicles affected by this recall is 383. Not all vehicles listed below are included in this recall. Coverage for all affected vehicles must be confirmed by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry function on subarunet.com. This information will be available today. Model Year 2021 2021 Carline Quantity Production Date Range Outback Impreza 314 69 12/11/2020 – 12/18/2020 12/11/2020 – 12/18/2020 Description of the Repair Subaru retailers will check the torque of the CVT select lever cable nut, and if necessary, apply the proper torque at no charge to the customer. Retailer Responsibility Any vehicles listed in any recall/campaign that are in retailer stock must be: • Immediately identified • Tagged or otherwise marked to prevent their delivery or use prior to repair • Repaired in accordance with the repair procedures outlined in the Bulletin Retailers are to promptly perform the applicable service procedures, to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (new, used, demo & SSLP). Additionally, whenever a vehicle subject to this safety recall is taken into inventory or in for service, necessary steps should be taken to ensure the repair has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle. Please be sure to download a copy of your complete inventory report from the Vehicle Inventory Dashboard available on subarunet.com to identify any vehicles with open recalls that may be in your retail, CPO, and SSLP inventory. Please be advised that it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle covered by a recall under a sale or lease until the defect is remedied. Therefore, any Authorized Subaru Retailer failing to perform the applicable service procedures to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory prior to the vehicle being placed in service may be subject to civil penalties of up to $21,000 per violation (i.e., for each vehicle), as provided in 49 CFR §578.6 and will also be in breach of the Subaru Dealer Agreement. Owner Notification Owner notification letters will be mailed in February 2021. Retailers will be notified when owner notification begins. Service and Claim Instructions Please refer to the WRA-21 Product Campaign Bulletin on STIS for detailed information.