Subaru Crosstrek (2018): Service brakes
Recall 17V701000 · Nov 7, 2017 · Subaru of America, Inc.
2,367
vehicles affected
2,367
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V701000
- Date
- Nov 7, 2017
- Maker
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,367
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes; Vehicle speed control > Accelerator pedal
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Crosstrek vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect floor mat retention bracket, allowing the floor mat to move out of position and interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal operation.
What can happen
If the floor mat moves out of position and interferes with the accelerator or brake pedal operation, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mat retention bracket and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTR-77.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V701000?
1 model: Subaru Crosstrek (2018), about 2,367 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V701000?
Subaru has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the floor mat retention bracket and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2017. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTR-77.
What can happen?
If the floor mat moves out of position and interferes with the accelerator or brake pedal operation, it can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.