2005-2009 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 27, 2013. It covers about 274,402 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 274,402
- reported
- Mar 27, 2013
- owners notified
- May 30, 2013
- related complaints
- 163
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 services will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1‑800‑782‑2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQG-43.
Recall number 13V110000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 163 complaints about brakes problems.
2006 Subaru Legacy2008 Subaru Legacy2006 Subaru Outback2008 Subaru Outback
Questions about recall 13V110000
Is there a recall on the 2005-2009 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 13V110000, reported on March 27, 2013, covers about 274,402 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 13V110000?
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 services will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1‑800‑782‑2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQG-43.
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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