NHTSA recall 15V-366 (15V366000)
exterior lighting recall reported June 12, 2015 - about 71,710 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V366000
- Also written as
- 15V-366
- Manufacturer number
- WQS-54
- Reported
- June 12, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~71,710
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-366 when calling a dealer.
Affected 5 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.