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Vehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 6, 2015

SUBARU WRX (2016) recall — Forward Collision Avoidance

If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash.

🇺🇸 NHTSA recall #15V366000VehicleSubaru of America, Inc. ›
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227436-subaru-wrx-2016-recall-forward-collision-avoidance · Recall date December 6, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V366000

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“SUBARU WRX (2016) recall — Forward Collision Avoidance.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 6, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227436-subaru-wrx-2016-recall-forward-collision-avoidance. Based on NHTSA recall #15V366000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V366000).

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What NHTSA says to do

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.

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Subject: Recall 15V366000 — Subaru of America, Inc. SUBARU WRX (2016) recall — Forward Collision Avoidance

Hello,

I own a SUBARU WRX (2016) recall — Forward Collision Avoidance that is covered by recall 15V366000 from Subaru of America, Inc..

The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge.  The recall began on July 20, 2015.  Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783.  Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: NHTSA Recall #15V366000 (December 6, 2015)
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