NHTSA recall campaign
18V626000
ManufacturerSubaru of America, Inc.Reported2018-09-13Affected27,175 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →