2015 SUBARU LEGACY RECALL - #16V251000
RECALL FOR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2015 SUBARU LEGACY |
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| Manufacturer |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
7/20/2015 - 7/20/2015 |
| Recalled on |
4/27/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/20/2016 |
| # Affected |
766 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
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| Description |
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." |
| Consequences |
Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will perform an ABS activation, then flush and replace the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTC-64. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2015 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2015 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
2015 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2015 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
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