GLAVAL BUS LEGACY 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
| Make : GLAVAL BUS | Model : LEGACY | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2017-02-01 - 2018-08-17 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V773000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-02-20 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-11-01 | Date Added to Database: 2018-11-05 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: WTW-82 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 228648 | ||
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Summary:
Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru" is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty. |
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Consequence:
The inaccurate fuel display may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the combination meter software, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTW-82. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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