The defect
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.
The risk
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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Subaru Crosstrek | 2018 |
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | SERVICE BRAKES
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Crosstrek | 2018 | 195 | 5 |
Other service brakes recalls in 2017
5 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the service brakes; Subaru of America, Inc. filed 101 campaigns in all.
| 17V572000 18 Sept 2017 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| 17V284000 27 Apr 2017 | Thor Motor Coach |
| 17V066000 2 Feb 2017 | Jayco, Inc. |
| 17V050000 23 Jan 2017 | Autocar, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017