| Vehicle |
2013 SUBARU FORESTER |
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| Manufacturer |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2012 - 1/1/2013 |
| Recalled on |
6/11/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/23/2014 |
| # Affected |
461,338 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 SUBARU FORESTER Recall for SEAT BELTS
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