NHTSARecalled Apr 27, 2016 · #16V251000
Electronic Stability Control System/FMVSS 126
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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." 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.
Product details
- Product
- Electronic Stability Control System/FMVSS 126
- 2015 Legacy and Outback
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2015 Legacy
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.