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VehicleApr 27, 2016766 affected

Subaru recall: Electronic stability control (esc)

What is wrong

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."

What could happen

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.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
16V251000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 27, 2016
Owners notified
May 20, 2016
Vehicles or items affected
766
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 20, 2015 to Jul 20, 2015
Part
Electronic stability control (esc)
Maker's own recall number
WTC-64
Safety standard
FMVSS 126

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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