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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V577000

TRAILER HITCHES

Published September 19, 2014 · Recall initiated: September 19, 2014

What's the hazard

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Outback vehicles manufactured January 22, 2014, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with a Subaru accessory trailer hitch assembly. During installation, the trailer hitch mounting nuts may have been overtightened, potentially resulting in failure of the trailer hitch mounting studs.

What to do

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight mounting nuts for the trailer hitch assembly, and will inspect all eight mounting studs for damage, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2014. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQN-50.

Recall details

Brand
SUBARU
Model
OUTBACK
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Lot
2015 SUBARU OUTBACK
Risk classification
V
Country
US
View official NHTSA notice

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