NHTSA recall 99V040000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Subaru of America, Inc.
March 3, 1999report date
221,987units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: (the 1999 2.2 liter legacy vehicles are excluded). In extremely cold weather, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle stopping distance is increased.
Why it matters: This condition causes the vehicle stopping distance to be increased, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Subaru Forester, 1999 Subaru Forester, 1998 Subaru Legacy, 1999 Subaru Legacy.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V040000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.