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NHTSA Campaign 21V024000

POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD

NHTSA campaign 21V024000 covers 2 year-make-model versions listed here and concerns the power train: shift linkage/cable/rod. The repair is free.

Subaru of America, Inc filed the report for 21V024000 with NHTSA on January 26, 2021; the manufacturer initiated the recall.

For 21V024000, NHTSA lists up to 383 potentially affected vehicles.

Owner notification letters for 21V024000 were scheduled from February 12, 2021, 17 days after the report.

21V024000 covers 2 models from Subaru, model years 2021.

By potentially affected vehicles, 21V024000 ranks 79 of 97 Subaru of America, Inc recalls on this site.

Besides 21V024000, Subaru of America, Inc has 10 other recalls on the power train on this site; the one before 21V024000 was 19V855000, reported on December 2, 2019.

What this recall covers

The defect
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2021 Outback and Impreza vehicles. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) select lever cable nut may not have been tightened properly, allowing the nut to loosen.
The risk
A loose nut can lead to a lost of retention in the CVT select lever cable and the gear selector not functioning properly, increasing risk of crash.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, tighten the nut, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRA-21.

Reported January 26, 2021

Vehicles covered by 21V024000 (2)

Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V024000, not that your own vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs. A VIN check on NHTSA's lookup shows whether it is.

Newest record on this page: January 26, 2021. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted