NHTSA 18V626000 United States
Subaru Legacy recall: Parking Brake
Official safety recall 18V626000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Campaign18V626000
ComponentParking Brake
Report date2018-09-13
ManufacturerSubaru of America, Inc.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 2011 | United States |
| Subaru Outback | 2012 | United States |
| Subaru Outback | 2013 | United States |
| Subaru Outback | 2014 | United States |
| Subaru Legacy | 2011 | United States |
| Subaru Legacy | 2012 | United States |
| Subaru Legacy | 2013 | United States |
| Subaru Legacy | 2014 | United States |
The problem
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.
A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
The official 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.