The electronic stability control system may perform improperly
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Subaru of America is recalling766 model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015.
The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Poor performance of the electronic stability control system when it is activated may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will perform an ABS activation, then flush and replace the brake fluid, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.
Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTC-64.
