REC-001213

active

2009–2014 SUBARU LIBERTY AND OUTBACK

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited

Recall date: 30 September 2018

Defect

If the electronic parking brake (EPB) circuit board fractures, the warning light will illuminate and the EPB cannot be applied or released. If this happens, the vehicle may be in breach of the Australian Design Rules (ADRs) for motor vehicles.

Hazard

If the electronic parking brake cannot be applied or released, it can result in an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

Affected owners will be contacted by mail to present their vehicle to their preferred Subaru dealer for the rectification work to be carried out free of charge. For help finding a Subaru dealer consumers can go to: https://www.subaru.com.au/retailers

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Subaru (Aust) Pty Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001213