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2018 Subaru OUTBACK Electrical System Software Recall


NHTSA Recall #	132118
NHTSA Compaign #	18V773000
MFG Compaign #	WTW-82
Manufacturer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Supplier	SUBARU
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2018
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Date of notification	20/02/19
Begin date of manufacuring	01/02/17
End date of manufacturing	17/08/18
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	01/11/18
Report created	05/11/18
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	228648
Defect summary	Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2018 subaru legacy and outback vehicles. Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty.
Consequence summary	The inaccurate fuel display may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action	Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the combination meter software, free of charge. The recall began february 20, 2019. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wtw-82.
Recall notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2018 Subaru OUTBACK Electrical System Software Recall

2018 Subaru OUTBACK Electrical System Software Recall

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