Vehicle recall 10V196000 · May 7, 2010
Subaru Legacy and Outback
A crack or split can occur in the CVT cooler hose resulting in a fluid leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Subaru is recalling certain model year 2010 outback and legacy passenger vehicles manufactured from July 31 through December 1, 2009. A crack or split can occur in the CVT cooler hose resulting in a fluid leak.
- Consequence
- If the fluid is completely leaked during driving, the vehicle will come to a stop, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Subaru will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected cooler hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on June 8, 2010. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783).
- Notes
- Subaru's recall campaign number is wvq-27.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V196000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 7, 2010
- Filed by
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WVQ-27
- Owner notification
- June 8, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 29,443
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Subaru Legacy (2010): 2010
- Subaru Outback (2010): 2010
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