NHTSA recall 16V-251 (16V251000)
electronic stability control (esc) recall reported April 27, 2016 - about 766 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V251000
- Also written as
- 16V-251
- Manufacturer number
- WTC-64
- Reported
- April 27, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~766
- Component
- electronic stability control (esc)
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-251 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 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.