Recall 11V-562
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2012 Subaru Impreza and 2 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (pedals and linkages).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 11V-562
- Reported
- November 29, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 32,685 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Subaru safety recall number is wvy-35.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Impreza 2012
- Subaru Legacy 2012
- Subaru Outback 2012