| Issue ID | 1580817 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11230840 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | LEGACY |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 05/07/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 subaru legacy. While driving 30 mph, the contact attempted to brake and the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. The contacted pumped the brakes, but nothing happened. The contact pulled the vehicle into a fuel station and had it towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the master cylinder needed to be replaced because the brake line was corroded and began to leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was recalled for the same failure five years ago, which was why subaru would not repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 121,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 121000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CALEDONIA, NY |
| VIN pattern | 4S3BL616996XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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