Faulty brake recall: More than 40,000 family cars recalled across Australia
<p>A national recall has been issued for more than 40,000 Subaru vehicles over potential brake issues.</p>
<p><span>The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issued the recall on Sunday for Subaru Liberty and Outback vehicles with the model years 2010-2014.</span></p>
<p>The recall, which includes both Liberty sedans and station wagons, was issued because of concerns over their electronic parking brakes.</p>
<p>"If the electronic parking brake (EPB) circuit board fractures, the warning light will illuminate and the EPB cannot be applied or released," the ACCC recall notice said.</p>
<p>"If this happens, the vehicle may be in breach of the Australian Design Rules (ADRs) for motor vehicles."</p>
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<p>The ACCC warned if the electronic parking brake could not be applied or released, it could lead to an “increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants and other road users”.</p>
<p>Subaru warned affected customers in a statement that the "EPB Actuator may become faulty creating a situation where the EPB cannot be applied."</p>
<p>"Subaru Australia is conducting this Recall Campaign to ensure the affected vehicles maintain compliance with the Australian Design Rules for motor vehicles."</p>
<p>The ACCC said vehicle owners would be contacted to organise a time for repairs to be made.</p>
<p>"Affected owners will be contacted by mail to present their vehicle to their preferred Subaru dealer for the rectification work to be carried out free of charge.”</p>
<p>Drivers who own a Subaru Liberty or Outback model from 2010-2014 can also check if their vehicle is subject to the recall on the Subaru <a href="https://www.subaru.com.au/recall"><strong style="font-style: inherit;"><u>website</u></strong></a>.</p>
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