Recall 11V562000: Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Summary
The problem. Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 impreza sedans and wagons (except wrx/sti models), manufactured from april 21, 2011, through november 15, 2011, and legacy and outback vehicles manufactured from october 17, 2011, through november 23, 2011. These vehicles may be equipped with a brake master cylinder that could malfunction and cause an increase in the amount of brake pedal travel distance required to slow or stop the vehicle.
The risk. The driver might misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance. This could occur unexpectedly and without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Subaru safety recall number is wvy-35.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V562000
- Manufacturer campaign
- WVY-35
- Manufacturer
- SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
- Report received
- November 29, 2011
- Owners notified
- December 5, 2011
- Built
- Apr 21, 2011 – Nov 15, 2011
- Units affected
- 32,685
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.