SUBARU LEGACY 2011: PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V626000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-07-19 | 2018-09-13 | 2018-09-19 |
Production Dates: 2008-12-10 - 2014-05-19
Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WTV-81
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27175
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
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 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTV-81.
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.
