Subaru 1998–1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled March 3, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V040000 · Subaru
Hazard
THIS CONDITION CAUSES THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE TO BE INCREASED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Units
221,987 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). (THE 1999 2.2 LITER LEGACY VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED). IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE IS INCREASED.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Product
Subaru FORESTER · Subaru LEGACY
Manufacturer(s)
Subaru of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →