2015 Subaru Legacy Recalls
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Recalled Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Recall Date
April 27th, 2016
April 27th, 2016
Units Effected
766
766
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V251000
Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WTC-64
Manufactured Begin Date: July 20th, 2015
Manufactured End Date: July 20th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: May 20th, 2016
Defect 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." Consequence Summary:
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. Corrective Summary:
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. Recall 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.
August 10th, 2015
Recalled Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Date
August 10th, 2015
August 10th, 2015
Units Effected
2,893
2,893
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V502000
Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WQU-56
Manufactured Begin Date: July 3rd, 2015
Manufactured End Date: July 25th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: August 28th, 2015
Defect Summary:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke. Consequence Summary:
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire. Corrective Summary:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56. Recall 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.
August 10th, 2015
Recalled Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Recall Date
August 10th, 2015
August 10th, 2015
Units Effected
2,893
2,893
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V502000
Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WQU-56
Manufactured Begin Date: July 3rd, 2015
Manufactured End Date: July 25th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: August 28th, 2015
Defect Summary:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke. Consequence Summary:
If the transmission oil leaks onto the exhaust pipe, there is a possible risk of fire. Corrective Summary:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the propeller shaft, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2015. Owners may contact 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQU-56. Recall 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.
June 12th, 2015
Recalled Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Recall Date
June 12th, 2015
June 12th, 2015
Units Effected
71,710
71,710
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V366000
Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WQS-54
Manufactured Begin Date: March 10th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: April 16th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: July 20th, 2015
Defect Summary:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function. Consequence Summary:
If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54. Recall 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.
June 12th, 2015
Recalled Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Recall Date
June 12th, 2015
June 12th, 2015
Units Effected
71,710
71,710
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V366000
Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WQS-54
Manufactured Begin Date: March 10th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: April 16th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: July 20th, 2015
Defect Summary:
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function. Consequence Summary:
If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54. Recall 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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