How Does Subaru Handle Recalls? | How Do I Know if My Subaru Has an Open Recall? | Subaru Is Always Proactive Instead of Reactive When It Comes To Vehicle Recalls
Subaru is a leader in the automotive industry when it comes to safety. Safety is the first element considered when a Subaru is designed, and every effort is made to produce the safest vehicle possible. Every Subaru vehicle on the market today is an IIHS Top Safety Pick. Given the dedication to safety, Subaru conducts internal testing and inspections frequently. If a problem presents itself, Subaru will issue a recall to all affected vehicles, notify the dealers and vehicle owners, and replacement parts are ordered.
Subaru is dedicated to being proactive instead of reactive when it comes to your safety. Every effort is made to identify potential safety issues and every effort is made to correct those issues in a timely matter. And at NO COST to the vehicle owners.
Here at Stanley Subaru, every time your vehicle is in for service, our Subaru Certified Technicians check for open recalls that may pertain to your vehicle, based on it's VIN number. When Subaru of America issues a recall, we are notified immediately and our technicians are given thorough instructions and important safety information. The replacement parts are ordered right away and often express shipped so that we do not have to inconvenience any of our guests with any delay.
On March 27, 2013 Subaru issued a recall campaign regarding brake line corrosion. Subaru is recalling about 200,000 Legacy and Outback all wheel drive vehicles because, over time, the brake lines can rust and leak fluid. The recall affects cars from the 2005 through 2009 model years sold in 20 states and Washington, D.C., where salt is used to clear roads in the winter.
Subaru says in documents filed with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that salty water can cause the brake lines to rust and leak. If fluid leaks, it could take longer for drivers to stop the cars, increasing the risk of a crash.
"The problem was discovered in internal testing and no related crashes or injuries have been reported," Subaru spokesperson Michael McHale said in an email to the Associated Press. Subaru is recalling the cars as a precaution. Owners of the cars should bring them to Stanley Subaru for inspection.
Subaru says it is still totalling the number of vehicles affected by checking state vehicle registrations. Subaru sold more than 400,000 Legacy and Outback vehicles during the affected years, according to Ward's AutoInfoBank. McHale said Subaru estimates that 200,000 are covered by the recall.
Stanley Subaru will check the vehicles for leaks. If leaks are found, the brake lines will be replaced. If there are none, technicians will apply an anti-corrosion wax. All work will be done at NO COST to owners.
McHale said there are front and rear brake lines, and both would have to have severe corrosion for there to be a problem. "What you'd notice is a decrease in pressure and an increase in stopping distances," he said.
Subaru is in the process of acquiring materials and replacement parts necessary to remedy the condition. When available, we will notify potentially affected vehicle owners by first class mail. This is expected to occur within the next 60 days. Stanley Subaru will be notified in advance of the owner notification mailing to be properly prepared.
If you have any questions or have received a recall notification from Subaru of America, please call us at 207-667-4641 or Toll-Free 1-800-439-8989 to schedule an appointment with our Subaru Service Department. As always, your safety is our top priority.
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