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Subaru Front Driveshafts May Crack and Break
high How serious is it? About this label
A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or a vehicle rollaway when parked, either of which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V754000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Power Train:driveline:driveshaft |
| Vehicles covered | 5 model/year combinations, model years 2023–2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some Subaru Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, and WRX vehicles, the outer race on the front driveshaft assemblies may develop cracks and break. This can cause a loss of drive power while driving, or cause the vehicle to roll away if it's parked without the parking brake set.
What you should do
Contact your Subaru dealer, or call Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614, to schedule an inspection.
The repair, including replacement of the driveshafts if needed, is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V754000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (5)
Who to contact
Subaru — official Subaru recall lookup
Customer service: 1-844-373-6614
The bigger picture
- Subaru Power Train Recalls Involving Driveshafts, Transmissions, and Gear Selection · all 8 Subaru recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Summary
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2024 Crosstrek, Impreza, 2023-2024 Forester, and 2023 WRX vehicles. The front driveshaft assemblies' outer race may develop cracks and break.
- Safety risk
- A broken driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power while driving or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is in park without the parking brake engaged. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the left and right front driveshafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRP-23.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.