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Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Subaru is recalling certain 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured between December 2003 and April 2009 that are or were registered in specific northeastern, midwestern, and mid-Atlantic states and the District of Columbia. The recall addresses a problem where salt water can splash on brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, causing excessive corrosion that may lead to brake fluid leakage and reduce the vehicle's ability to slow or stop properly, potentially increasing crash risk.
Subaru dealers will inspect affected vehicles at no charge. If no brake fluid seepage is found, the affected area will be treated with anti-corrosion wax. If seepage is detected, the brake lines will be replaced and then treated with anti-corrosion wax. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners should contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783 or reference recall campaign number WQG-43.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Brake line corrosion may result in brake fluid leakage. Fluid leakage may result in longer distances being required to slow or stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected area will be rustproofed with anti-corrosion wax. If brake fluid seepage is observed, the brake lines will be replaced followed by rustproofing with anti-corrosion wax. These services will be performed free of charge. The recall began on May 30, 2013. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQG-43.
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy vehicles manufactured from December 2003, through April 2009 and currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.
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