NHTSA recall 11V562000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 11V562000 |
| Manufacturer's number | WVY-35 |
| Manufacturer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Reported | 2011-11-29 |
| Owners notified | 2011-12-05 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Units potentially affected | 32685 |
What is wrong
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 can happen
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.
The remedy
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.
Notes
SUBARU SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS WVY-35.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
| 2012 SUBARU IMPREZA | Built 2011-04-21 to 2011-11-15. |
|---|---|
| 2012 SUBARU LEGACY | Built 2011-10-17 to 2011-11-23. |
| 2012 SUBARU OUTBACK | Built 2011-10-17 to 2011-11-23. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 06-90-24 | 2024-07-01. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides diagnosis and procedure information to be applied when diagnosing potential fluid leaks on front and rear brake calipers. This information has been developed to reduce unnecessary brake caliper replacement. |
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| 1112412R | 2023-04-17. Service bulletin. Difficulty Starting, Rough Idle, Cam Position |
| 168512 | 2023-04-17. Service bulletin. CVT Secondary Pressure Sensor Diagnostics |
| 064614 | 2023-04-03. Service bulletin. This bulletin provides a revised adjustment procedure to be used when diagnosing Brake Light Switch (BLS) -related DTCs C1531 and/or C0054. If the BLS is out of adjustment, the ABS and/or VDC warning lamp may illuminate. |
| 16-112-18R | 2021-11-02. Service bulletin. This bulletin announces a design change to the CVT select lever (shifter) mechanism in response to isolated customer concerns of not being able to remove the key from the ignition switch when the vehicle is in Park. |
| Subarunet Announ | 2021-11-02. Service bulletin. (Subaru Retailers) As part of Subaru’s dedication to customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is announcing an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for the CVT Parking Switch for certain 2015-2018 MY Legacy, Outback, 2012-2018 MY Impreza, 2013-2018 MY Crosstrek, 2015-2018 MY WRX and 2014-2018MY Forester vehicles. |
| Subarunet Announ | 2021-11-02. Service bulletin. (Owner Letter) As part of Subaru of America’s dedication to customer satisfaction, this letter is to inform you of an extension to the Basic New Car Limited Warranty for your vehicle’s CVT Parking Brake Switch. |
| 06-59-17R | 2021-02-18. Service bulletin. This Service Information bulletin announces availability of a new front brake pad shim kit to specifically address customer concerns of a squeaking or squealing sound on the models listed above. |
| 05-70-19R | 2021-01-05. Service bulletin. This bulletin announces a design change made to the rear wheel / brake backing plates. |
| 06-74-20 | 2020-02-05. Service bulletin. This Service Information Bulletin provides the most recent part number and interchangeability information for the EPB assembly. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.