Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V251000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V251000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 legacy and outback vehicles manufactured on july 20, 2015 Includes 766 affected units, Electronic Stability Control System/FMVSS 126, component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 legacy and outback vehicles manufactured on july 20, 2015
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.