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VehicleNov 29, 201132,685 affected

Subaru recall: Service brakes, hydraulic

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 could 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 fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
11V562000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 29, 2011
Owners notified
Dec 5, 2011
Vehicles or items affected
32,685
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Apr 21, 2011 to Nov 15, 2011
Part
Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Maker's own recall number
WVY-35

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 http://www.safercar.gov .

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.