3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Posted on: 2015-06-12
Description
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.
Consequence
If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Posted on: 2015-06-12
Description
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.
Consequence
If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO-CHARGER
Posted on: 2016-03-21
Description
Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 wrx vehicles manufactured april 10, 2015, to october 21, 2015, and forester 2.0xt vehicles manufactured april 10, 2015, to october 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is wta-62.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.