2002 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback recall: master cylinder
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 12, 2002. It covers about 1,252 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,252
- reported
- Mar 12, 2002
- owners notified
- Mar 21, 2002
- related complaints
- 38
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the brake master cylinders may not function properly in ambient temperatures below freezing 32 degrees fahrenheit and lower).
- Risk
- At these temperatures, the brakes may not release after being applied, even when the driver's foot is no longer on the brake pedal. This can occur withour prior warning, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the master cylinders. Owner notification began march 21, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1‑800‑782‑2783.
Recall number 02V079000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 2002 2002
- Subaru Outback 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 38 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 02V079000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback master cylinder?
Yes. Recall 02V079000, reported on March 12, 2002, covers about 1,252 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V079000?
Dealers will replace the master cylinders. Owner notification began march 21, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1‑800‑782‑2783.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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