2015 Subaru Legacy | 2015 Subaru Outback — Electronic stability control (esc)
Published April 27, 2016 · Recall initiated: April 27, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V251000, published April 27, 2016. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2015 Subaru Legacy | 2015 Subaru Outback — Electronic stability control (esc).
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- LEGACY
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 SUBARU LEGACY | 2015 SUBARU OUTBACK
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Subaru Legacy | 2015 Subaru Outback — Electronic stability control (esc) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V251000 on April 27, 2016. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: LEGACY.