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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V366000

2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 2015 Subaru Outback | 2015 Subaru Legacy | 2016 Subaru Wrx | 2015 Subaru Impreza — Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking

Published June 12, 2015 · Recall initiated: June 12, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V366000, published June 12, 2015. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 2015 Subaru Outback | 2015 Subaru Legacy | 2016 Subaru Wrx | 2015 Subaru Impreza — Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
SUBARU
Model
XV CROSSTREK
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
Lot
2015 SUBARU XV CROSSTREK | 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2015 SUBARU LEGACY | 2016 SUBARU WRX | 2015 SUBARU IMPREZA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Subaru Xv Crosstrek | 2015 Subaru Outback | 2015 Subaru Legacy | 2016 Subaru Wrx | 2015 Subaru Impreza — Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V366000 on June 12, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: XV CROSSTREK.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)