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Subaru - Increased brake pedal travel distance
Official notice
29 Nov 2011
Last checked
29 Nov 2011
An official NHTSA notice concerns Subaru - Increased brake pedal travel distance. The driver might misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance. This could occur unexpectedly and without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2011-11-29.
What to do now
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during december 2011. Owners may contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Units affected
32,685
Recall number
WVY-35
Official notice
2011-11-29
The hazard
The hazard
The driver might misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance. This could occur unexpectedly and without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Subaru. Contact: Subaru of America, Inc..
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