CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Problem
- Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Outback and Legacy vehicles. The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt.
- Risk
- A missing or loose bolt may cause the brake pedal mounting area to deform over time, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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. Subaru's number for this recall is WUL-97.
- 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
Certain 2020 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles may have a brake pedal mounting bracket with a bolt that is missing or not tightened enough. Over time, this can cause the brake pedal mounting area to deform, which may reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, Subaru will notify you, and an authorized Subaru dealer will inspect the brake pedal mounting bracket hardware. The dealer will replace the hardware or the brake pedal assembly as needed, at no cost to you.
To find out whether your vehicle is included, check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website or contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614 and reference recall WUL-97.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Legacy | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 2020 |