2020 Subaru Outback · Brakes & vehicle control
Brake pedal bracket bolt may be loose or missing
NHTSA campaign 19V664000 lists the 2020 Subaru Outback for a condition in which brake pedal bracket bolt may be loose or missing.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA lists the 2020 Subaru Outback in safety campaign 19V664000. The official record says: The brake pedal mounting bracket may have a missing or insufficiently tightened bolt. The stated safety consequence is: A missing or loose bolt may cause the brake pedal mounting area to deform over time, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.
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Symptoms in the pattern
- The brake pedal mounting area may deform over time.
- Braking performance may decrease if the bracket hardware is loose.
Vehicles and scope
- 2020 Subaru Outback
- Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 19V664000
- VIN confirmation is required
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal mounting bracket hardware and replace the hardware or brake pedal assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUL-97.
Campaign 19V664000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Complete recall 19V664000
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake pedal mounting bracket hardware and replace the hardware or brake pedal assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2019. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WUL-97.
A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.
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