NHTSA Campaign 18V626000
PARKING BRAKE
Issued by Subaru of America, Inc. · Reported Sep 13, 2018 · 27,175 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2010 | 27,175 |
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2011 | 27,175 |
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2012 | 27,175 |
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2013 | 27,175 |
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2014 | 27,175 |
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2010 | 27,175 |
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2011 | 27,175 |
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2012 | 27,175 |
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2013 | 27,175 |
| SUBARU | OUTBACK | 2014 | 27,175 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V626000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.