| Issue ID | 914044 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10453612 |
| Manufacurer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | IMPREZA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 12/09/11 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Metal connector (that is under the car chassis) joining the brake pipes (lines) for the rear brakes rusted through. With the rusted connector, brake fluid leaked through the holes resulting to brakes not to engage and stop the vehicle when the brake pedal is stepped on. Brake pedal would bottomed all the way to floor when it is stepped on. Failure of the brake connector almost resulted into the rear ending of another vehicle. Picture of the rusted connector is available upon request. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRECKSVILLE, OH |
| VIN pattern | JF1GD29604HXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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