2005 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Subaru Outback | 2006 Subaru Outback | 2006 Subaru Legacy — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Published March 27, 2013 · Recall initiated: March 27, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V110000, published March 27, 2013. Recalling firm: Subaru of America, Inc.; 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Subaru Outback | 2006 Subaru Outback | 2006 Subaru Legacy — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
What's the hazard
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and 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.
What to do
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected area 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 on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQG-43.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SUBARU
- Model
- LEGACY
- Manufacturer
- Subaru of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2005 SUBARU LEGACY | 2005 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2006 SUBARU OUTBACK | 2006 SUBARU LEGACY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2005 Subaru Legacy | 2005 Subaru Outback | 2006 Subaru Outback | 2006 Subaru Legacy — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V110000 on March 27, 2013. Reported hazard: Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected area 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 on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQG-43.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SUBARU. Model: LEGACY.