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HighNHTSA·18V626000·Announced 2018-09-13

Subaru Recalls 2010-2014 Legacy and Outback for Parking Brake Defect

Subaru is recalling 2010-2014 Legacy and Outback vehicles with manual transmissions because the electronic parking brake may fail to engage, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle rollaway) where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The recall involves 27,175 vehicles.

The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended. This defect allows the vehicle to roll away if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked. A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.

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

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
27,175

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • LEGACY
  • OUTBACK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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