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Passenger cars (Subaru XV and another model) - Repair

Official notice

17 Oct 2019

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:HighCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Subaru XV and another model) - Repair. Braking system (brake hose) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Braking system (brake hose). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to insufficient evaluation of brake hose durability under brake pressure, some crimped hose connection fittings have inadequate sealing. Consequently, brake fluid may seep between the outer and inner layers of the hose, causing the brake hose to swell. Published 2019-10-17.

What to do now

(Recall) 4575 ■ Corrective measures: Replace the brake hoses with improved parts on all vehicles.

Recall number

4575

Official notice

2019-10-17

The hazard

Braking system (brake hose) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Braking system (brake hose). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to insufficient evaluation of brake hose durability under brake pressure, some crimped hose connection fittings have inadequate sealing. Consequently, brake fluid may seep between the outer and inner layers of the hose, causing the brake hose to swell.

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Recall Numbers

4575

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Affected products

Product 1

スバル XV 他

Hazard

Braking system (brake hose) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Braking system (brake hose). ■ Description and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards: Due to insufficient evaluation of brake hose durability under brake pressure, some crimped hose connection fittings have inadequate sealing. Consequently, brake fluid may seep between the outer and inner layers of the hose, causing the brake hose to swell.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

SUBARU お客様センター

Phone

0120-052215

Brand: Subaru. Contact: SUBARU お客様センター. Phone 0120-052215.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

4575

Event id

CAA-00000025012

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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