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Passenger cars (Subaru Forester and 4 other models) - Repair
Official notice
15 Dec 2023
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Subaru Forester and 4 other models) - Repair. Defect in the power transmission system (front drive shafts). ■ Defective part (component name): Power transmission system (front drive shafts). ■ Structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to inappropriate heat treatment during manufacture, some front drive shaft outer races have surface cracks and insufficient strength. If the cracks spread during use, the outer race may break, impairing power transmission. In the worst case, the transfer clutch is damaged and the vehicle becomes unable to drive. Published 2023-12-15.
What to do now
(Recall notification number) 5424. ■ Corrective measures: Inspect the left and right front drive shafts in all vehicles. Replace front drive shafts from the affected manufacturing lots with conforming parts.
Units affected
135
Recall number
5424
Official notice
2023-12-15
The hazard
The hazard
Defect in the power transmission system (front drive shafts). ■ Defective part (component name): Power transmission system (front drive shafts). ■ Structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: Due to inappropriate heat treatment during manufacture, some front drive shaft outer races have surface cracks and insufficient strength. If the cracks spread during use, the outer race may break, impairing power transmission. In the worst case, the transfer clutch is damaged and the vehicle becomes unable to drive.
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: 株式会社SUBARU. Phone 0120-052215.
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