Subaru Legacy: Brakes May Fail
Recall Summary Subaru is recalling 24,758 Legacy and Outback vehicles sold in the UK because brake pipes may corrode and leak fluid in salt belt areas, potentially reducing braking performance. The company will inspect the affected vehicles and either add protection to the pipes or replace them entirely.
- Recalling firm
- SUBARU
- Product
- Vehicles: SUBARU LEGACY, SUBARU OUTBACK. Units affected: 24,758
- Reason
- It is possible that the metallic brake pipes that connect to the four way connector may be affected by corrosion in the Salt Belt Areas. If left unattended this could result in the pipes being subject to excessive corrosion which may cause a fluid leak. In extreme cases this may result in a reduction in braking efficiency. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to inspect and either provide additional protection or replace the brake pipes.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2014-01-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/d0418f72-28d9-47c4-95ee-554efadcebdc