SUBARU OUTBACK (2015) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall notice
Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248675-subaru-outback-2015-recall-electronic-stability-control-esc · Recall date April 27, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V251000
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“SUBARU OUTBACK (2015) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc).” GovInfoNow, recall dated April 27, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248675-subaru-outback-2015-recall-electronic-stability-control-esc. Based on NHTSA recall #16V251000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V251000).
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What NHTSA says to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will perform an ABS activation, then flush and replace the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTC-64.
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Subject: Recall 16V251000 — Subaru of America, Inc. SUBARU OUTBACK (2015) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Hello, I own a SUBARU OUTBACK (2015) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc) that is covered by recall 16V251000 from Subaru of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will perform an ABS activation, then flush and replace the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTC-64. 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 #16V251000 (April 27, 2016)
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