Subaru Legacy and Outback recall: Electronic parking brake capacitor on inner circuit board and magnet ring of the sensor may fracture
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Electronic park brake capacitor may fracture and fail.
- What to do
- Contact a Subaru dealer to book the free repair. Replace the park brake actuator on affected vehicles.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Electronic park brake capacitor may fracture and fail.
The fix
Replace the park brake actuator on affected vehicles.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy | 25 May 2005 | 27 Jun 2014 | 4,199 |
| Outback | 25 May 2005 | 27 Jun 2014 | 4,199 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 1 January 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.