Subaru is recalling 48,500 MY2016 Outback and Legacy cars in North America including 3,494 in Canada.
In some cases, steering column components may not have been manufactured to specification and therefore may not engage correctly, which could result in a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Consequently, Subaru dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the steering column. In the meantime, owners are advised to not drive their vehicle until an inspection of the steering column has been completed.