Subaru Brake Lines Could Leak

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The possibility of a leaking brake line will have some Subaru owners returning to their dealers for repairs. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, due to incomplete repair instructions of Subaru recall bulletin WQK-47 or NHTSA campaign number 14V-311, an inadequate amount of anti-corrosion material may have been applied to the four way joint connector area of the brake line system. Depending on the driving conditions, salt water could splash through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines.

Since the center and rear brake lines work independently of each other, braking will still be possible if only one of the systems fail, but braking will be reduced. If the brake fluid level drops in the system, drivers will be alerted vial an illuminated brake system warning light. The vehicles affected by this recall include:

Subaru dealers will apply an anti-corrosion wax to the four-way joint connector area of the brake line system. Owners wanting more information about the problem are asked to contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru’s number for this recall is WQQ-52 and the NHTSA campaign number is 14V-830.

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