| Issue ID | 1341956 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10935889 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | LEGACY |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/12/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru legacy. While operating the vehicle, the brake sensor suddenly illuminated. Moments later, the bakes failed and the brake pedal extended to the floor. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake lines positioned above the fuel tank were corroded and caused the brake fluid to leak out. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 04v274000 (service brakes). The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 129,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 129500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | AMHURST, MA |
| VIN pattern | 4S3BP616757XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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