NHTSA Recall # | 132116 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V773000 |
MFG Compaign # | WTW-82 |
Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
Supplier | SUBARU |
Brand | SUBARU |
Model | LEGACY |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
Date of notification | 20/02/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/02/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 17/08/18 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/11/18 |
Report created | 05/11/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 228648 |
Defect summary | Subaru of america, inc. (subaru) is recalling certain 2018 subaru legacy and outback vehicles. Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty. |
Consequence summary | The inaccurate fuel display may cause a driver to unexpectedly run out of fuel and the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the combination meter software, free of charge. The recall began february 20, 2019. Owners may contact subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is wtw-82. |
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). |