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Subaru - Loose bolts may affect braking and handling
Official notice
3 Aug 2016
Last checked
3 Aug 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns Subaru - Loose bolts may affect braking and handling. If any of the front brake caliper, wheel hub or stabilizer clamp attaching bolts loosen or detach, the related components would also become loose and may detach possibly making the vehicle unstable and reducing the braking capability. These conditions would increase the risk of a crash. Published 2016-08-03.
What to do now
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts for proper torque, and replace any loose bolts, free of charge. The recall began on august 8, 2016. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is wte-66.
Units affected
99
Recall number
WTE-66
Official notice
2016-08-03
The hazard
The hazard
If any of the front brake caliper, wheel hub or stabilizer clamp attaching bolts loosen or detach, the related components would also become loose and may detach possibly making the vehicle unstable and reducing the braking capability. These conditions would increase the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: Subaru of America, Inc..
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