NHTSA Recall 14V311000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V311000; Date: Jun. 10, 2014
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:
2009 Subaru Forester; 2010 Subaru Forester; 2011 Subaru Forester; 2012 Subaru Forester; 2013 Subaru Forester; 2008 Subaru Impreza; 2009 Subaru Impreza; 2010 Subaru Impreza; 2011 Subaru Impreza; 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; 2008 Subaru WRX; 2009 Subaru WRX; 2010 Subaru WRX; 2011 Subaru WRX; 2012 Subaru WRX; 2013 Subaru WRX; 2014 Subaru WRX; 2008 Subaru Wrx Sti; 2009 Subaru Wrx Sti; 2010 Subaru Wrx Sti; 2011 Subaru Wrx Sti; 2012 Subaru Wrx Sti; 2013 Subaru Wrx Sti; 2014 Subaru Wrx Sti
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 461,338
Recall Summary:
Subaru of America, inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 outback and legacy, 2008-2011 impreza and 2008-2014 impreza wrx/sti, and 2009-2013 forester vehicles, 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. Note that affected vehicles not currently, or formerly registered, in the salt belt states identified above are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request.
How to Fix:
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas 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 July 2014 and second notifications will run through November 2014. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is wqk-47. Note: this recall supersedes recall 13v-110 which applied to certain 2005-2009 legacy/outback vehicles. Vehicles that were remedied under the previous campaign still need additional areas rust-proofed.
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: Jul 23, 2014
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