stm25rs Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 This is a new recall, just posted June 10, and requires more inspection/rust proofing, in addition to last year's recall. NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V311000 SUMMARY: Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, 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. CONSEQUENCE: 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. REMEDY: Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks. If no brake fluid seepage is observed, the affected areas 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 manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's recall campaign number is WQK-47. Note: This recall supersedes recall 13V-110 which applied to certain 2005-2009 Legacy/Outback vehicles. Vehicles that were remedied under the previous campaign still need additional areas rust-proofed. NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchResults;jsessionid=7yl6T1vB4JtNpsG2rb7r8wJnV6DYnTh2s2nC7BmsL8YZDPtZ5x4f!-1849534570 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heiche Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 ugh BtSsm - Android app/Bluetooth adapter. LV, logging, gauges and more. For 05-14 Legacy (GT, 2.5, 3.0, 3.6), 02-14 WRX, 04-14 STi, 04-14 FXT, 05-09 OBXT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Gee, didn't some of see this was going to happen...or at least think it was. Thanks for the heads up. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Another excuse to visit Total Wine in Cherry Hill....just down the street from the dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 This is so old, Benjamin Franklin saw it was like, "Repost!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm25rs Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 This is so old, Benjamin Franklin saw it was like, "Repost!" Maybe read it a little more carefully... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firehawk618 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I'm glad I live in an area where rust isn't very much of a problem. 10' CTS-V, A6, Airraid, 2.4 upper, ID850's, self tuned. SOLD:06' LGT Wagon. BNR16G, Catless UP, DOWN, Hexmods VB, Hexmods diff bushings, BIG TMIC. Best 0-60: 4.651 by AP 1/4= 13.678@100.73 mph, 1.945 60', Automatic transmission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTris Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Maybe read it a little more carefully... Why bother? It's basically a request to get people who don't normally go into the dealership (for good reason) an excuse ( "Oh God, your safety is at risk!" ) to go to the dealership and let some asshat f*ck up their car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adj789 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 called and gave them my VIN and they said my car wasn't eligible even though my car came from Maine, maybe it wasn't registered there initially? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I got the email notice today. I'll stop by next week and make appointments for my cars. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcruz17 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I got the email notice today. I'll stop by next week and make appointments for my cars. Email from where? I just bought this car so i doubt im getting it in the mail since i just registered it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Subaru Link that was in email too http://www.wqk47.service-campaign.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 is this necessary if you have SS brake lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 is this necessary if you have SS brake lines? If the lines are not OEM and were retrofitted I would guess Subaru wants no part of this. If you're not the original owner you could always bring it in and play dumb about the replacement lines. Just see what they have to say. I went in last week and the dealer gave my car a 20 minute inspection and sprayed some anti-rust material on the brake lines (again). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 i guess i'm trying to figure out if this is for the rubber lines or for the metal hard line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 ^ It's not related to the lines replaced by aftermarket SS lines. This is for the intermediate hard pipes at the union joint to the rear most pipes mounted on the body (not related to the hard pipe on the trailing arm we replaced on your car). The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 oh, then I should go in for this. thanks, Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal2You Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. So this new recall is related to the same spot as the old recall? What is the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) I took pictures of the joint connector they coated during the last recall before, and after I took my car in for this new recall. It looks like they definitely do re-coat the same joint connector that they did during the last recall, but I'm not sure if that was all that they did. I thought I might've overheard a service adviser talking on the phone about this recall to a customer, stating that this time around they are coating the joint connector with a different product. I can't be sure about that though, I only overhead part of the conversation, and don't remember exactly what she said. First picture is before I took my car in recently, and second and third pictures are after I took my car in. I think I got the last recall done in May or June of last year? So the before picture is after around one year of driving I think, with a fair amount of driving during the winter time in salt covered roads. Edited August 20, 2014 by apexi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) Another excuse to visit Total Wine in Cherry Hill....just down the street from the dealer. That has to be the best dealership I ever been to, most likely its due to it's location being super close to SoA. Quick question, my car sat up for a while(3 years) so it hasn't seen that much Cleveland salt. Would the dealership just blow me off till it showed signs of rust? I haven't had any recalls performed on the car at all. Edited August 20, 2014 by Merc6 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 No take it in and have it checked out. If it sat with that salt on the lines and not being driven in the rian to wash it off, you could have a issue. BTW, had the wagon done yesterday, well have the Spec done next Tuesday. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purpepletr Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I just got a letter in the mail for this yesterday... poor legacy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 No take it in and have it checked out. If it sat with that salt on the lines and not being driven in the rian to wash it off, you could have a issue. BTW, had the wagon done yesterday, well have the Spec done next Tuesday. Yeah engine went in the winter so it had seen salt now that I think about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POWERPRO Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) Stupid question, how much crap are they going to give me if I bring my car in for this with Hogzaust? Just did it a week ago to hear the sound and see if I would ever want an exhaust in the future. Edited August 23, 2014 by POWERPRO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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