| Issue ID | 1612557 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11270441 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 05/10/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 subaru outback. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v311000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the remedy failed. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brake light fractured and brake fluid was leaking. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the brake line was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to byers dublin subaru (2455 billingsley rd, columbus, oh 43235, (614) 792-2455), but no assistance was provided. The contact had been calling the dealer, but was not getting a response. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was inspected by an independent contractor. All brake lines were replaced. The failure mileage was 255,081.*cw*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 255081 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | UPPER ARLINGTON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BP86C454XXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | PRIVATE PARTY |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | COLUMBUS |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code |