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Brakes Published 14 Oct 1998 Ref JP-1105400

Subaru: Other (Control Device)

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — brakes. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
14 Oct 1998
Units affected
18
Reference
JP-1105400

Affected vehicles

Subaru Forester 1998 Subaru Legacy 1998

Hazard

The proportioning control valve (PCV) that regulates brake fluid pressure in the front and rear wheels of the braking system may contain manufacturing defects. Continued use in this condition may cause brake fluid to leak from the PCV, resulting in increased braking distance.
Show original (日本語)
制動装置において、前後輪のブレーキ液の油圧を制御するプロポーショニングバルブ(P CV)に製造不良のものがあり、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該PCVからブレ ーキ液が漏れ、制動距離が伸びるおそれがある。

Remedy

For all vehicles, confirm the lot number of the PCV in question and replace defective units with good parts.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、当該PCVのロット番号を確認し、該当するものは良品と交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice