Skip to content

NHTSA Recall 10V196000: Hoses/lines/piping/fittings (engine and engine cooling)

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 29,443 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Subaru Legacy.

29,443
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2010
owners notified (June 8)
NHTSA campaign10V196000
Manufacturer campaignWVQ-27
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Report receivedMay 7, 2010
Owner notificationJune 8, 2010
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from july 31 through december 1, 2009. A crack or split can occur in the CVT cooler hose resulting in a fluid leak.

Safety risk

If the fluid is completely leaked during driving, the vehicle will come to a stop, possibly resulting in a crash.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected cooler hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on june 8, 2010. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-subaru3 (1-800-782-2783).

Notes

Subaru's recall campaign number is wvq-27.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 10V196000

Make and modelModel years
Subaru Legacy2010
Subaru Outback2010

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.