CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2015 vehicles were built with brake fluid that may contain too much moisture. This can reduce the performance of the electronic stability control system when it activates, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control and a higher risk of a crash.
Authorized dealers will perform an ABS activation, then flush and replace the brake fluid at no cost to you. Subaru will notify affected owners directly. You can also call Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783 and check your VIN for open recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Legacy | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 2015 |