2012 SUBARU OUTBACK
2012 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall Title: PARKING BRAKE
2012 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall Date: 2018-09-13
2012 SUBARU OUTBACK NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 18V626000
2012 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.
2012 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall Component(s): PARKING BRAKE
2012 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 27175
2012 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall Overview: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010-2014 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The electronic parking brake (EPB) may not engage as intended, allowing the vehicle to rollaway if the transmission is not in the proper gear when parked.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2012 SUBARU OUTBACK 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), or go to www.safercar.gov.