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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V562📅 Nov 30, 2011

2012 Subaru Impreza & 2012 Subaru Legacy + 1 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V562000
Manufacturer recall #
WVY-35
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
32,685
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Owner phone
1-800-782-2783
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 5, 2011
Built
Apr 21, 2011 – Nov 15, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Subaru safety recall number is WVY-35.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V562 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V562?

2012 Subaru Impreza & 2012 Subaru Legacy + 1 more. 32,685 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Subaru dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-782-2783.