Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SUBARU
Model Of Vehicle
LEGACY
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
14V311000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060601
End Of Manufacture
20070330
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
461338
Date Owners Notified
20140723
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140610
Make Campaign Number
WQK-47