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"I would never own a car that is currently made that has 2 U's in their name...... Also, they are the ones frequently going too slow in the left lane..."

 

 

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For those of you who hate opening new tabs...

 

 

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DETROIT (Reuters) - Subaru of America is recalling about 200,000 Legacy and Outback sedans and wagons from model years 2005-2009 to check for corroded brake lines.

 

Subaru, a division of Japan's Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd, said the vehicles were sold in 20 "salt belt" states, mainly in the Northeast and Midwest, and most were built at its U.S. assembly plant in Lafayette, Indiana.

 

An official recall notice released Tuesday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that "salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines."

NHTSA said corrosion could cause brake fluid leakage, which could result in longer vehicle stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.

Subaru on Tuesday said "no reports, accidents, injuries or incidents of failure have occurred." It said the problem was discovered by its Japanese parent during an internal testing program.

 

Subaru in its NHTSA recall filing said vehicle brake lines could be perforated after exposure to salt over seven or more winter seasons.

Owners can take their cars to Subaru dealers for a free inspection. Dealers will rustproof the affected area with anti-corrosion wax and, if necessary, replace the brake lines.

 

(Reporting By Paul Lienert in Detroit; Editing by Gerald E. McCormick)

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hate opening tabs ? why clutter the forum with crap when an external link to a reputable website (no spam) that auto opens in a new tab for you will do ?

 

 

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hate opening tabs ? why clutter the forum with crap when an external link to a reputable website (no spam) that auto opens in a new tab for you will do ?

 

 

Theres always Right Click-T

 

Just easier for some people like myself. Flows better imo.

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I hope my wagon needs the lines replaced, need a brake service done anyways and free would be even better :D

 

I wonder which brake lines is it, would it be the ones going to the calipers or the other ones running from front to rear of the car.

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It's the line running along the length of the car between the gas tank and body. They won't replace anything else other than that. And that's only if its really bad. Most likely everyone is getting some free undercoating. Woohoo...
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It's the line running along the length of the car between the gas tank and body. They won't replace anything else other than that. And that's only if its really bad. Most likely everyone is getting some free undercoating. Woohoo...

 

 

I would think that they would still need to bleed the brakes again with new fluid, which is what I need :lol:

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I would think that they would still need to bleed the brakes again with new fluid, which is what I need :lol:

how??? they jack car up, look at lines, then spray coating and return car to you with warranty complete. They aint got time for dat. I am sure most people wont need to have them replaced.

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how??? they jack car up, look at lines, then spray coating and return car to you with warranty complete. They aint got time for dat. I am sure most people wont need to have them replaced.

 

 

i meant if they have to replace the lines going under the car.

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