NHTSA Recall 16V251000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V251000; Date: Apr. 27, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Subaru Legacy; 2015 Subaru Outback
Component: Electronic Stability Control
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 766
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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.
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: May 20, 2016
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