2012 Subaru Outback | 2012 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Subaru Legacy — Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Published November 30, 2011 · Recall initiated: November 29, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V562000, published November 30, 2011 and initiated November 29, 2011. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2012 Subaru Outback | 2012 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Subaru Legacy — Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- OUTBACK
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2012 SUBARU IMPREZA | 2012 SUBARU LEGACY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Subaru Outback | 2012 Subaru Impreza | 2012 Subaru Legacy — Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V562000 on November 30, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: OUTBACK.