Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty switch that controls the brake lights, and it could affect the automatic pre-collision braking system in your Eyesight Driver Assist System.
Risk if Unfixed
If this system doesn't work as it should, you could be at a higher risk of a crash because your vehicle won't react to obstacles in its path.
Free Fix
Subaru will fix your vehicle for free by reprogramming the driver assist system, and they'll notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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.
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