NHTSA recall 18V-626 (18V626000)
parking brake recall reported September 13, 2018 - about 27,175 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V626000
- Also written as
- 18V-626
- Manufacturer number
- WTV-81
- Reported
- September 13, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~27,175
- Component
- parking brake
What is being recalled
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.
Why it is dangerous
A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPB actuator assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTV-81.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-626 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.