REC-001227

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2021 SUBARU OUTBACK

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

Recall date: 1 April 2021

Defect

The stereo camera may mis-recognise roadside objects and/or miscalculate the travelling direction of an oncoming vehicle, resulting in the system unexpectedly activating the pre-collision braking feature.

Hazard

Unexpected activation of the pre-collision braking feature may lead to an accident causing injury or death of vehicle occupants and/or other road users.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted and asked to book their vehicles in to undergo the rectification work free of charge. Owners can visit www.subaru.com.au/retailers to find their preferred Subaru Retailer. For further information, contact your nearest Subaru Dealership or the Subaru Customer Relations Team on 1800 226 643 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5pm AEST).

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-001227