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Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year outback, legacy, ascent and impreza vehicles.
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Subarunet Announcement To: All Subaru Retailers From: Subaru of America, Inc. Date: September 22, 2023 New Safety Recall: WRN-23 Propeller Shaft Center Brace Mounting Surfaces Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2023 model year Outback, Legacy, Ascent and Impreza vehicles. Description of the Defect and Safety Risk Some mounting surfaces for the propeller shaft center support brace bolts on affected vehicles may have been inadvertently painted during the supplier’s manufacturing process. If these mounting surfaces are painted, the support brace bolts may not retain the specified torque. If the vehicle is driven with the bolt loosened, occupants may experience irregular sounds and/or vibrations from the propeller shaft area during vehicle operation. In the worst case, if both of the center support bolts completely come out due to continuous vibration, the front end of the propeller shaft could separate, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy For all the potentially affected vehicles, Subaru dealers will clean the bolt seating surfaces of the center support brace, install new bolts, and tighten to the specified torque at no cost to the customer. Affected Vehicles A total of 4,311 U.S. vehicles will be included in this recall as listed below. Not all vehicles in the production range listed below are affected by this recall. Coverage must be confirmed by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry function on subarunet.com prior to repair. This information will be available later today. Model Year 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 Carline Outback Legacy Ascent Impreza (4-door) Impreza (5-door) Production Date Range March 21, 2023 – March 31, 2023 March 21, 2023 – March 30, 2023 March 20, 2023 – March 29, 2023 March 22, 2023 – March 27, 2023 March 22, 2023 – March 31, 2023 Please be advised that the parts supply for this recall is not yet available. Therefore, the WRN23 recall coverage status for the affected VINs will be ‘Open-Remedy not yet available’ until the parts are available. We expect parts to be available in October, at which time the VIN status will be updated to allow repairs to begin. Retailers will be notified when this update occurs. Retailer Responsibility 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 $26,315 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. 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 Product Campaign Bulletin Retailers are to promptly perform the applicable service procedures, to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (used, demo & SSLP). Whenever a vehicle subject to this recall is taken into retailer inventory necessary steps should be taken to ensure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle. Service, Parts, and Claim Instructions For detailed service, parts, and claim instructions, please refer to the WRN-23 Product Campaign Bulletin which will be available on STIS when parts are available. Owner Notification Subaru will notify affected vehicle owners by first class mail within 60 days. Retailers will be advised when owner notification is scheduled.