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NHTSA Recall 10V283000: Column (steering)

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 73,698 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Subaru Legacy.

73,698
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2010
owners notified (July 7)
NHTSA campaign10V283000
Manufacturer campaignWVR-28
ComponentSTEERING › COLUMN
Report receivedJune 24, 2010
Owner notificationJuly 7, 2010
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from february 16, 2009 through april 12, 2010. The wiring in the steering column electrical roll connector located behind the vehicle's steering wheel may develop stress cracks and eventually break. If this were to happen certain electrical components may not operate as intended.

Safety risk

Possible circuits affected are the driver's frontal AIRBAG, paddle shifter function, cruise control, horn control and radio functions increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will check lot number of the steering roll connector. The roll connector will be replaced with a new one if the lot number showed any affected range of the failure occurrence. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 7, 2010. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

Notes

Subaru safety recall no. Wvr-28.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 10V283000

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.