NHTSA Recall 15V366000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V366000; Date: Jun. 12, 2015
If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Subaru Impreza; 2015 Subaru Legacy; 2015 Subaru Outback; 2016 Subaru WRX; 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 71,710
Recall Summary:
Subaru of America, inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, xv crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 wrx vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the eyesight driver assist system. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
How to Fix:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is wqs-54.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 20, 2015
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