Subaru recalling 660k vehicles in some states for possible brake line corrosion

Subaru is recalling 660,238 vehicles located in 20 US states that use salt on their roads.

From AB

RECALL Subject : Brake Lines may Fail due to Corrosion Report Receipt Date: JUN 10, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V311000 Component(s): Potential Number of Units Affected: 660,238 All Products Associated with this Recall Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s) SUBARU FORESTER 2009-2013 SUBARU IMPREZA 2008-2014 SUBARU LEGACY 2005-2009 SUBARU OUTBACK 2005-2009 Details Manufacturer: Subaru of America, Inc.

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.

CONSEQUENCE: 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.

REMEDY: 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 manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. 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.

Reply to
MummyChunk
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Why not wait to post in a few months? Then the recall would be two years old. ;-)

I will note that Subaru was very good about do> Subaru is recalling 660,238 vehicles located in 20 US states that use

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John McGaw

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