NHTSA Recall 13V110000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V110000; Date: Mar. 27, 2013
Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Subaru Legacy; 2006 Subaru Legacy; 2007 Subaru Legacy; 2008 Subaru Legacy; 2009 Subaru Legacy; 2005 Subaru Outback; 2006 Subaru Outback; 2007 Subaru Outback; 2008 Subaru Outback; 2009 Subaru Outback
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 274,402
Recall Summary:
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 outback and legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin and the district of columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.
How to Fix:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected area will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. These services will be performed free of charge. The recall began on may 30, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is wqg-43.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 30, 2013
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