Recall 10V326000: M/T Lubrication Defect

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Subaru/Legacy 2010-2011

Subaru/Outback 2010-2011

MANUFACTURER: Subaru of America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: July 15, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V326000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Power Train: Manual Transmission

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 809

SUMMARY:
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Outback and Legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from April 28 through June 23, 2010. Due to a programming error, a lubrication hole within the 6-speed manual transmission was omitted.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the transmission gears are not properly lubricated, a groaning sound may begin to develop alerting the driver of a problem. If the sound is ignored and no action is taken, the gears will eventually break and this condition will lead to vehicle power loss, possibly resulting in a crash.

REMEDY:
Subaru will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by drilling an oil lubrication hole and, if necessary, replace the internal parts with new ones free of charge. The safety recall began on July 28, 2010. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.

NOTES:
Subaru's recall campaign number is WVS-29. 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 http://www.safercar.gov.