Recall 11V562000: Brake Master Cylinder Defect

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Subaru/Impreza 2012

Subaru/Legacy 2012

Subaru/Outback 2012

MANUFACTURER: Subaru of America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 28, 2011

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V562000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals and Linkages

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 31,959

SUMMARY:
Subaru is recalling certain model year 2012 Impreza sedans and wagons (except WRX/STI models), manufactured from April 21, 2011, through November 15, 2011, and Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured from October 17, 2011, through November 23, 2011. These vehicles may be equipped with a brake master cylinder that could malfunction and cause an increase in the amount of brake pedal travel distance required to slow or stop the vehicle.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

REMEDY:
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.

NOTES:
Subaru safety recall number is WVY-35. Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.