Critical
#02V079000
Simplified
2002-03-12
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake master cylinder may not work properly in cold temperatures, which can cause your brakes to stay engaged even when you're not pressing the pedal.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle and crash without warning.
Free Fix
Dealers will replace the master cylinder for free. If you take your vehicle to a dealer on the agreed-upon service date and don't receive the free remedy, contact Subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT AND LOWER).
Original — Risk if Unfixed
AT THESE TEMPERATURES, THE BRAKES MAY NOT RELEASE AFTER BEING APPLIED, EVEN WHEN THE DRIVER'S FOOT IS NO LONGER ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS CAN OCCUR WITHOUR PRIOR WARNING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 21, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.