Component
PARKING BRAKE
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's electronic parking brake (EPB) may not work correctly. This is a problem with the EPB actuator assembly on some 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback models with a manual transmission.
Risk if Unfixed
If your EPB doesn't engage, your vehicle could roll away when parked, which can increase the risk of a car crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will fix this for free by replacing the EPB actuator assembly. They'll contact you with a scheduled appointment at a dealership. This service is complimentary, so you won't pay a thing.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
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