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Subaru salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.

NHTSA campaign 13V-110 · Reported March 27, 2013 · 274,402 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Subaru Legacy and Outback
VEHICLES AFFECTED
274,402
REMEDY
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles.
COST
Free

The short version

Subaru of America, Inc. reported a problem with the foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-110.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2005–2009Subaru Legacy
2005–2009Subaru Outback

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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