Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V562000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V562000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 32,685 affected units, INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL DISTANCE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V562000
Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2011-11-29T00:00:00
Subject: Increased brake pedal travel distance
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 32,685

Details

MFR Campaign Number: WVY-35
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-myzp~tsic-9i6i
NHTSA ID: 11V562000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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