Trailer hitch assembly may be incorrectly torqued
Defect Summary
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 outback vehicles manufactured january 22, 2014, to august 18, 2014, and equipped with a subaru accessory trailer hitch assembly. during installation, the trailer hitch mounting nuts may have been overtightened, potentially resulting in failure of the trailer hitch mounting studs.
Safety Consequence
The mounting nut(s) may not provide sufficient force to remain attached to the studs or the studs themselves might break. if this were to happen while a trailer is being towed, the driver might not be able to operate the vehicle as desired or the trailer may detach from the vehicle. either situation could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace all eight mounting nuts for the trailer hitch assembly, and will inspect all eight mounting studs for damage, free of charge. the recall began on october 7, 2014. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wqn-50.
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FAQ: Recall 14V577000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V577000?
NHTSA recall 14V577000 was issued by Subaru Of America, Inc. on September 19, 2014. It addresses: Trailer hitch assembly may be incorrectly torqued. The recall affects approximately 56 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Subaru Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V577000 or the manufacturer campaign number WQN-50. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.