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2012 Subaru FORESTER Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1093838
Internal NHTSA #	10617907
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	FORESTER
Model Year	2012
File date	30/07/14
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* i received an important safety recall notice (1st notice) for my 2012 subaru forester regarding potential brake line corrosion. It could lead to loss of brake fluid impairing the driver's ability to stop the car by increasing braking distance. In the 1st notice subaru agreed to inspect and repair the break lines free of charge. Subaru stated that it was in the process of acquiring anti-corrosion materials and replacement parts to perform the necessary repair. They would re-contact the owner by mail when the material were available. When the 2nd was received the owner was to make an appointment with the local dealer for the inspection and any necessary repairs. Until then there were several important precautions that should be taken including, monitoring brake fluid leaks, brake pedal travel and pressure, stopping distance, and brake system warning light. Should any of these conditions become apparent the owner should contact the dealer immediately. The driver should maintain safe braking distance and take extra care when parking and in tight spaces. The consumer was advised it wouldn't be until november 2014 until the 2nd notice was to be received (3 months away from the 1st notice). The owner then called the dealer who, within a week, inspected, cleaned, and applied anti-corrosion materials to the brake lines. The owner having to take the precautions is unacceptable in my opinion. Subaru should be responsible for the repairs and inspection. The braking system should be inspected immediately to determine if there is a risk of a brake malfunction. The vehicle does have dual braking system, brakeline materials and exposure to the elements is likely the same for both systems. Could both systems have the same problem simultaneously? If there is a large enough leak in 1 system that goes undetected could it empty the master cylinder reservoir affecting the 2nd system's capability? Subaru campaign wqk-47 recall no. 14v-311 july 2014. Updated 11/20/14 *js
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	28000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	RONKONKOMA, NY
VIN pattern	JF2SHABC8CHXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	04/01/12
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	AWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	DONALDSON
Dealer's telephone number	631-589-0111
Dealer's city	SAYVILLE
Dealer's state code	NY
Dealer's ZIP code	11782

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 Subaru FORESTER Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Subaru FORESTER Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

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