NHTSA Recall 99V040000: Master cylinder (service brakes)
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 221,987 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Subaru Forester.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V040000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WXQ-74 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER |
| Report received | March 3, 1999 |
| Owner notification | June 7, 1999 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS). (the 1999 2.2 liter legacy vehicles are excluded). In extremely cold weather, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle stopping distance is increased.
Safety risk
This condition causes the vehicle stopping distance to be increased, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
Notes
Owner notification began june 7, 1999. 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 subaru at 1-800-782-2783.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V040000
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.