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Subaru - Incorrect measurement of hydraulic fluid pressure
Official notice
2 Dec 2019
Last checked
2 Dec 2019
An official NHTSA notice concerns Subaru - Incorrect measurement of hydraulic fluid pressure. If the fluid pressure is measured higher than its actual value, the hydraulic pressure will be reduced. If this occurs, the transmission drive chain may not have the proper tension, resulting in a loss of drive power and an increased risk of a crash. Published 2019-12-02.
What to do now
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control unit. The hydraulic sensor harness will be replaced on vehicles with certain stored diagnostic trouble codes. In addition, any vehicle confirmed to have experienced low drive chain tension will have the transmission assembly will be replaced. All repairs will be free of charge. The recall began january 31, 2020. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wuv-07.
Units affected
76,842
Recall number
WUV-07
Official notice
2019-12-02
The hazard
The hazard
If the fluid pressure is measured higher than its actual value, the hydraulic pressure will be reduced. If this occurs, the transmission drive chain may not have the proper tension, resulting in a loss of drive power and an increased risk of a crash.
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: Subaru of America, Inc..
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