NHTSA recall 13V110000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Subaru of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
The fix: 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…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2005 Subaru Legacy
- 2005 Subaru Outback
- 2006 Subaru Legacy
- 2006 Subaru Outback
- 2007 Subaru Legacy
- 2007 Subaru Outback
- 2008 Subaru Legacy
- 2008 Subaru Outback
- 2009 Subaru Legacy
- 2009 Subaru Outback
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Subaru Legacy, 2006 Subaru Legacy, 2007 Subaru Legacy, 2008 Subaru Legacy, 2009 Subaru Legacy, 2005 Subaru Outback, 2006 Subaru Outback, 2007 Subaru Outback, 2008 Subaru Outback, 2009 Subaru Outback.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V110000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.