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NHTSA Recall 11V562000: Pedals and linkages (service brakes)

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 32,685 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Subaru Impreza.

32,685
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2011
owners notified (December 5)
NHTSA campaign11V562000
Manufacturer campaignWVY-35
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Report receivedNovember 29, 2011
Owner notificationDecember 5, 2011
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 11V562000

Make and modelModel years
Subaru Impreza2012
Subaru Legacy2012
Subaru Outback2012

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.