Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V366000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V366000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 legacy vehicles manufactured march 10, 2014, to april 16, 2015, outback vehicles manufactured february 24, 2014, to april 16, 2015, impreza vehicles manufactured september 9, 2014, to april 14, 2015, xv crosstrek vehicles manufactured october 16, 2014, to april 15, 2015, and 2016 wrx vehicles manufactured march 23, 2015, and equipped with the eyesight driver assist system Includes 71,710 affected units, Collision Mitigation Braking may not Function, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 legacy vehicles manufactured march 10, 2014, to april 16, 2015, outback vehicles manufactured february 24, 2014, to april 16, 2015, impreza vehicles manufactured september 9, 2014, to april 14, 2015, xv crosstrek vehicles manufactured october 16, 2014, to april 15, 2015, and 2016 wrx vehicles manufactured march 23, 2015, and equipped with the eyesight driver assist system

Defect Summary

Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 legacy vehicles manufactured march 10, 2014, to april 16, 2015, outback vehicles manufactured february 24, 2014, to april 16, 2015, impreza vehicles manufactured september 9, 2014, to april 14, 2015, xv crosstrek vehicles manufactured october 16, 2014, to april 15, 2015, and 2016 wrx vehicles manufactured march 23, 2015, and equipped with the eyesight driver assist system. if the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.

Corrective Action

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2015. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wqs-54.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V366000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2015-06-12T00:00:00

Subject: Collision mitigation braking may not function

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 71,710

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WQS-54

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 legacy vehicles manufactured march 10, 2014, to april 16, 2015, outback vehicles manufactured february 24, 2014, to april 16, 2015, impreza vehicles manufactured september 9, 2014, to april 14, 2015, xv crosstrek vehicles manufactured october 16, 2014, to april 15, 2015, and 2016 wrx vehicles manufactured march 23, 2015, and equipped with the eyesight driver assist system. if the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.

Consequence Summary: If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. the recall began on july 20, 2015. owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. subaru's number for this recall is wqs-54.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 94.28

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NHTSA ID: 15V366000

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