Subaru of America is recalling more than 660,000 vehicles because of a problem of brakes.
The recall includes certain model year 2005-2009 Outback and Legacy, 2008-2011 Impreza and 2008-2014 Impreza WRX/STI and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles because of a problem of brakes.
Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety (NHTSA).
“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.”
The automaker will notify owners, and dealers will test the brake system by depressing the brake pedal and inspecting for brake fluid leaks.
The recall supersedes recall 13V-110 which applied to certain 2005-2009 Legacy/Outback vehicles.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety (NHTSA)
