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.

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Date Announced

APR 27, 2016

Vehicles Affected

766

Subaru Recall #

WTC-64

NHTSA Campaign #

16V251000

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (12)

• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q2
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Defect 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-3