The company is telling owners of the affected cars not to drive them until the problem is fixed.
DETROIT, MI - Subaru is recalling some 52,000 Legacy and Outback from the 2016 and 2017 model years cars because the steering can fail, the Associated Press reports.
The company is telling owners of the affected cars not to drive them until the problem is fixed. The company is also putting a hold on sales of the affected cars at dealers.
Government documents say the problem involves a steering column that may have been improperly built by a supplier. The faulty part could mean the steering column won't engage, and the steering wheel could be freely turned with no control of the car.
The AP reports that it is not yet clear if any injuries or crashes have been linked to the issue.
Dealers will begin checking steering columns and replacing them, if necessary, in mid-May.
In general, to see if your vehicle is affected by a safety recall you can plug your vehicle identification number into NHTSA's VIN lookup at vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/. It is important to check back periodically, as the database is regularly updated.