ANOTHER recall for 2010 Legacy Sedan and Outback Models

[JLA]

From C

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Many owners of the 2010 Subaru Legacy sedan and Outback will soo
receive a second recall notification for their cars in a period of
little over two months. In May, the Japanese company recalled bot
models over a problem with the continuously variable transmissio
(CVT). This latest recall concerns a "defect in the steerin
roll connector"

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said tha
Subaru has yet to release full details on the matter. However, i
appears that the problem is either identical or similar to the on
that recently led Subaru Australia issue a recall on the domesti
market versions of the Legacy (Liberty) and Outback

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[JLA]

JLA wrote
From C

****
Many owners of the 2010 Subaru Legacy sedan and Outback will soo

receive a second recall notification for their cars in a period of
little over two months. In May, the Japanese company recalled bot
models over a problem with the continuously variable transmissio
(CVT). This latest recall concerns a "defect in the steerin
roll connector"

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sai

that Subaru has yet to release full details on the matter. However
it appears that the problem is either identical or similar to the on
that recently led Subaru Australia issue a recall on the domesti
market versions of the Legacy (Liberty) and Outback

****

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s)
SUBARU / LEGACY 201
SUBARU / OUTBACK 201
Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUN 22
201
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V283000
N/
NHTSA Action Number: N/
Component: STEERING:COLUM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7369
Summary
SUBARU IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 OUTBACK AND LEGAC
PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2009 THROUGH APRI
12, 2010. THE WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN ELECTRICAL ROLL CONNECTO
LOCATED BEHIND THE VEHICLE'S STEERING WHEEL MAY DEVELOP STRESS CRACK
AND EVENTUALLY BREAK. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN CERTAIN ELECTRICA
COMPONENTS MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED
Consequence
POSSIBLE CIRCUITS AFFECTED ARE THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG, PADDL
SHIFTER FUNCTION, CRUISE CONTROL, HORN CONTROL AND RADIO FUNCTION
INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK LOT NUMBER OF THE STEERING ROLL CONNECTOR. THE ROL
CONNECTOR WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE IF THE LOT NUMBER SHOWED AN
AFFECTED RANGE OF THE FAILURE OCCURRENCE. THIS SERVICE WILL B
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 NATIONA
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE A
1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153)

 

[basia]

From CS

*****
Many owners of the 2010 Subaru Legacy sedan and Outback will soon
receive a second recall notification for their cars in a period of a
little over two months. In May, the Japanese company recalled both
models over a problem with the continuously variable transmission
(CVT). This latest recall concerns a "defect in the steering
roll connector".

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that
Subaru has yet to release full details on the matter. However, it
appears that the problem is either identical or similar to the one
that recently led Subaru Australia issue a recall on the domestic
market versions of the Legacy (Liberty) and Outback.

*****

Is this related to the mysterious steering wheel 'shake'
at high speeds?

Basia

 

[1 Lucky Texan]

Is this related to the mysterious steering wheel 'shake'
at high speeds?

Basia

Sounds more like the 'clockspring' cable. I dunno.

 

[StephenH]

Sounds more like the 'clockspring' cable. I dunno.

yep, clock spring, or as it is called to us, the roll connector. some
between a lot number were not made to specs, so they get changed. I
got the change down to 15 minutes now...

 

[StephenH]

yep, clock spring, or as it is called to us, the roll connector. some
between a lot number were not made to specs, so they get changed. I
got the change down to 15 minutes now...

Just an update:
Have changed at least 25 roll connectors so far, all due to the
production date. Now we have no reason why these are being changed.
Today I had a new car with a roll connector inspection AND a airbag
light intermittently on. The airbag code was for a faulty drivers
airbag. Replaced the roll connector and system reset. Will watch and
see if that did fix the airbag problem long term.