A range of Subaru models are being recalled over a potential issue with the Electronic Park Brake.
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The recall involves 78,617 cars including 2015-2018 Liberty; 2015-2018 Outback; 2015-2018 Levorg; 2015-2018 WRX; 2017-2019 Impreza and 2017-2019 XV models.
Due to a manufacturing issue, the Electronic Park Brake (EPB) adaptor cord connector may not operate as intended which could result in vehicle moving or rolling away while the car is parked position.
Owners of the affected Subarus should book their car in any authorised Subaru Service Centre Australia-wide, where the issue will be fixed for free.
Subaru Australia will contact affected owners in writing to request that owners make an appointment to have the vehicle repaired.
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Owners can find the contact details for the authorised Subaru Retailer Network on subaru.com.au/retailers by entering their postcode and selecting "Service" from the "Department" drop down menu.
A selection of the nearest Subaru Retailers will be displayed including the contact details to book instantly online or by phone.
Alternatively, owners can contact Subaru Australia's Customer Relations Team on 1800 22 66 43 to assist with booking.
Owners can also email, feedback@subaru.com.au or visit https://www.subaru.com.au/recall
Kim Chappell
As Senior Producer - Digital for ACM's regional titles I assist newsrooms in digital best practice. Before this role, I was the digital journalist with ACM's national team and prior to that, the digital specialist with ACM's Agricultural division. I started as a general rounds journalist with The Land in 2006, moving up to hold the title of chief of staff before switching to digital reporting in 2015.
As Senior Producer - Digital for ACM's regional titles I assist newsrooms in digital best practice. Before this role, I was the digital journalist with ACM's national team and prior to that, the digital specialist with ACM's Agricultural division. I started as a general rounds journalist with The Land in 2006, moving up to hold the title of chief of staff before switching to digital reporting in 2015.
