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2012 Subaru OUTBACK Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1664623
Internal NHTSA #	11327076
Manufacurer	Subaru of America, Inc.
Brand	SUBARU
Model	OUTBACK
Model Year	2012
File date	26/05/20
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was driving the car when the brake pedal travel distance suddenly changed on me, which required me to apply more pressure to stop the car. Very alarming at the time and if i were not an experienced driver may have caused an issue. The issue resolved itself briefly but has now remained in it current state, making it difficult to judge what brake pressure to apply -- a definite safety concern. Until i can get this issue fixed, i had to keep the car parked. I took the car in for an immediate diagnosis. Shop said the brake master cylinder appears to be failing. They also advised me that this was under a subaru recall, however, when asking a nearby subaru dealer, they said the recall didn't apply. I found that troubling since the recall affects 2012 subaru models and is a very concerning safety issue if not resolved. (note: i uploaded the recall printout that outlines the issue).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	114000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PC BEACH, FL
VIN pattern	4S4BRCKC8C3XXXXXX
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	07/10/24
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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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 OUTBACK Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Subaru OUTBACK Service Brakes Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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