WTV-81 – Electronic Parking Brake may Fail – 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy & Outback

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy

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September 13, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V626000

A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V626

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number of Units Affected 27,175

Summary

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.

Remedy

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPB actuator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru’s number for this recall is WTV-81.

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.

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