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SUBARU issued a recall on ASCENT, LEGACY, OUTBACK models
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: SUV, Car
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Mfr
System: Powertrain
Units affected: 13,078
Manufacturer Recall #: WRK-21
Products
| Make | Model | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2020 |
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2020 |
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2020 |
| SUBARU | ASCENT | 2020 |
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2020 |
| SUBARU | ASCENT | 2019 |
| SUBARU | ASCENT | 2020 |
| SUBARU | ASCENT | 2019 |
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Issue
On certain vehicles, a software problem in the transmission control unit (TCU) may cause the drive chain to slip or break. If this happens while the vehicle is in motion, there could be a loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk
A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions
Subaru will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the transmission chain guide and update the TCU. If necessary, the transmission assembly will be replaced.