Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake fluid may contain excess moisture, which could affect the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system that helps prevent skidding and losing control of your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ESC system doesn't work properly, you might lose control of your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will fix your vehicle for free by flushing and replacing the brake fluid, and will notify you when it's time to come in for the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will perform an ABS activation, then flush and replace the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTC-64.
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