Subarunet Announcement
To: All Subaru Retailers
From: Subaru of America, Inc.
Date: December 10, 2015
Subject: UPDATE - Subaru Recall Campaign: WQV57 Propeller Shaft Attaching Bolt Torque
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Owner notification letters will be mailed today
Affected VIN lists will be distributed to the regional offices
emails will be sent to owners with a valid email address on file with mysubaru.com

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016 model year Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles
to inspect and possibly tighten or replace the bolts that attach the propeller shaft to the rear differential.

Description of the Safety Hazard

The nuts and bolts that attach the propeller shaft to the rear differential may not have been properly
torqued during production. As a result, the propeller shaft could detach from the rear differential while
driving. There is a potential safety risk associated with this condition. If the propeller shaft detaches from
the differential, the shaft could strike the fuel tank resulting in a possible fuel leak. There is a risk of fire if
leaking fuel were to come in contact with an ignition source. This could happen without prior warning.

Description of the Remedy

The repair procedure will involve inspecting and possibly tightening or replacing the bolts that attach the
propeller shaft to the rear differential. Please refer to the Product Campaign Bulletin on STIS for details.

Affected Vehicles

This condition may exist on certain vehicles listed below. NOTE: Not all vehicles within the range are
affected. Coverage for all affected vehicles must be confirmed by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry
function at Subarunet.com.
Model Year

Model

Production Start Date

Production End Date

2016
2016

Legacy
Outback

October 24, 2015
October 24, 2015

November 16, 2015
November 17, 2015

Retailer Program Responsibility

A STOP SALE order has been issued. Any vehicles listed in a recall/campaign that are in retailer stock must
be:
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Immediately identified.
Tagged or otherwise marked to prevent their delivery or use prior to inspection and/or repair.
Repaired in accordance with the repair procedures outlined in the Product Campaign Bulletin,
which will be issued shortly.

Retailers are to promptly perform the applicable service procedures to correct all affected vehicles in their
inventory (used, demo & SSLP). Additionally, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall is taken into retailer
inventory, or in for service, necessary steps should be taken to ensure the recall correction has been
made before selling or releasing the vehicle.