Recall 18V-626
Subaru of America, Inc. recalled the 2010 to 2014 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model: Parking brake.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-626
- Reported
- September 13, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 27,175 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.
The risk
A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPB actuator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-[removed]. Subaru's number for this recall is WTV-81.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 2010 to 2014
- Subaru Outback 2010 to 2014