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Subaru Outback Recall 15V366: Automatic Braking May Fail to Activate, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 15V366, reported June 12, 2015, 71,710 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A failing brake light switch can disable the automatic pre-collision braking function of the Eyesight Driver Assist System. When the switch fails, the vehicle will not automatically brake to avoid or lessen a collision with an obstacle in its path, which increases the risk of a crash.

Subaru will notify owners, and authorized dealers will reprogram the Eyesight Driver Assist System at no charge. The recall began July 20, 2015. Owners can contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783, using Subaru recall number WQS-54. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V366Subaru of America, Inc.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Subaru Impreza2015
Subaru Legacy2015
Subaru Outback2015
Subaru WRX2016
Subaru XV Crosstrek2015