Model year 2010-2014 Subaru Legacys and Outbacks recalled

The electronic parking brake may not engage properly

10/08/2018

James Limbach Reporter

Subaru of America is recalling 27,175 model year 2010-2014 Subaru Legacys and Outbacks equipped with a manual transmission.

The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to roll away if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.

A vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPB actuator assembly, free of charge.

The recall is scheduled to begin November 7, 2018.

Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WTV-81.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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