Subaru Recalls 2020 Legacy and Outback for Brake Pedal Bolt Issue
Subaru is recalling 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles because a missing or loose brake pedal bolt may reduce braking performance and increase crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles due to a defect in the brake pedal mounting bracket. The bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt.
A missing or loose bolt may cause the brake pedal mounting area to deform over time. This deformation can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal mounting bracket hardware and replace the hardware or brake pedal assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SUBARU LEGACY, OUTBACK
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,467
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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