2012 Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy and others recall: pedals and linkages
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 29, 2011. It covers about 32,685 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 32,685
- reported
- Nov 29, 2011
- owners notified
- Dec 5, 2011
- related complaints
- 62
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 11V562000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Impreza 2012 2012
- Subaru Legacy 2012 2012
- Subaru Outback 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 62 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 11V562000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy and others pedals and linkages?
Yes. Recall 11V562000, reported on November 29, 2011, covers about 32,685 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V562000?
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.
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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