NHTSA Recall 99V040000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V040000; Date: Mar. 3, 1999
This condition causes the vehicle stopping distance to be increased, possibly resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Subaru Forester; 1999 Subaru Forester; 1998 Subaru Legacy; 1999 Subaru Legacy
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 221,987
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles equipped with anti-lock braking system (abs). (the 1999 2. 2 liter legacy vehicles are excluded). In extremely cold weather, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle stopping distance is increased.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began June 7, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Subaru at Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 7, 1999
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