RallyMachine Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Just saw this in the news and thought it would be important for you all to know. Apparently some states are getting salt happy which is causing accelerated corrosion of our brake lines. Needless to say, brakes are not something to take lightly...get this fixed! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20130402/us-subaru-recall/?utm_hp_ref=business&ir=business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killy83 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Whoa, good to know. Luckily I am already headed to the dealership in a couple hours for some other work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbc Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hmm... I think I identified this one on my own, but it's nice to know it's official! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf4283 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 It's funny cause I called my dealer stating my car was built in Indiana and I live in Chicago. They told me to wait until I received word if my VIN was part of the recall.... Thanks dealer. Hopefully this isn't an urgent issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim101 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 i wrecked mine in the snow here in va. cop gave me a wreckless. this may help in court Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 This might be the first recall that actually affects my '08. Most of them so far have been for manuals, turbos, H6s, those with illuminated door sills, etc. There was that one ECM reprogram, but was just an emissions thing. Though roads around here don't get much salt in the winter. (Mostly sand, if anything. Depends on the county.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyMachine Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 This might be the first recall that actually affects my '08. Most of them so far have been for manuals, turbos, H6s, those with illuminated door sills, etc. There was that one ECM reprogram, but was just an emissions thing. Though roads around here don't get much salt in the winter. (Mostly sand, if anything. Depends on the county.) Not sure if the later 4th gens were affected, but the earlier ones had a recall/service advisory on rear wheel bearings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I just got off the phone with Subaru of America. Per Subaru of America, they are in the process of determining which vehicles were supplied with brake lines from the manufacturer that found the issue. They were advised that more info should be available in three to five weeks, then they will send letters to owners of affected vehicles. The issue is predominantly in states that use salt to treat roads in winter; MN, WA, NJ, IL, IA, MO, WV, parts of CA, etc. Hope that helps. I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhumb line Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 i wrecked mine in the snow here in va. cop gave me a wreckless. this may help in court wreckless....LOL I see what you did there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I just got off the phone with Subaru of America. Per Subaru of America, they are in the process of determining which vehicles were supplied with brake lines from the manufacturer that found the issue. They were advised that more info should be available in three to five weeks, then they will send letters to owners of affected vehicles. The issue is predominantly in states that use salt to treat roads in winter; MN, WA, NJ, IL, IA, MO, WV, parts of CA, etc. Hope that helps. Just spoke with SOA and the local Dealer. Both advised I wait to receive official notification via a letter. The Dealer has not received instructions nor an inventory of parts should replacement be required. I don't think I have an issue, but will keep an eye on the brake fluid reservoir which appears to be full as of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Not sure if the later 4th gens were affected, but the earlier ones had a recall/service advisory on rear wheel bearings...Looks like this applied to '05 and early '06 models. Recall was issued in 2008, though. http://www.cars101.com/recalls.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Will wait for the letter in mail. Recent puddle lights recall letter came in after I already took it to the dealer. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stm25rs Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 You can create an account with subaru - google MySubaru - and get recall notifications sent to your email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at_legacy09 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Good to know! Luckily I'm going to the dealer tomorrow for the catalytic converter recall on my 09. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I wonder what this means for my stainless brake lines. Never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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