NHTSA Recall # | 155431 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V664000 |
MFG Compaign # | WUL-97 |
Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Supplier | SUBARU |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | OUTBACK |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
Date of notification | 01/10/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 30/07/19 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/08/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 18/09/19 |
Report created | 19/09/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 3467 |
Defect summary | Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2020 outback and legacy vehicles. The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt. |
Consequence summary | A missing or loose bolt may cause the brake pedal mounting area to deform over time, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal mounting bracket hardware and replace the hardware or brake pedal assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 1, 2019. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wul-97. |
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). |