The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V562000·Announced 2011-11-29

Subaru Recalls 2012 Impreza, Legacy, Outback for Brake Master Cylinder Defect

Subaru is recalling certain 2012 Impreza, Legacy, and Outback vehicles because a brake master cylinder malfunction could increase pedal travel, raising crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Impreza sedans and wagons (excluding WRX/STI models) manufactured between April 21, 2011, and November 15, 2011, as well as Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured between October 17, 2011, and November 23, 2011. The recall involves approximately 32,685 vehicles.

The affected vehicles may be equipped with a brake master cylinder that could malfunction. This defect could cause an increase in the amount of brake pedal travel distance required to slow or stop the vehicle. The driver might misjudge the pedal travel needed to achieve the desired stopping distance. This condition could occur unexpectedly and without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin during December 2011. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SUBARU IMPREZA, LEGACY, OUTBACK
Brand
SUBARU
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
32,685

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • IMPREZA
  • LEGACY
  • OUTBACK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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