Component
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Manufacturer
Subaru of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's Eyesight system is a safety feature that helps prevent collisions by automatically applying the brakes if you're about to hit something. The switch that turns on your brake lights could fail, which would disable this life-saving feature.
Risk if Unfixed
If the automatic brake system fails, your vehicle won't stop on its own if it senses an obstacle ahead, which could cause a crash. This is especially serious if you're driving in heavy traffic or in low-visibility conditions.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will update the Eyesight system with new software, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it's free – just contact your dealer for an appointment.
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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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