Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1105400 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 14, 1998 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Other (Control System) |
| Production period | September 23, 1998 — September 25, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 18 units |
Defect
Some proportioning control valves (PCV) that regulate front and rear brake hydraulic pressure contain a manufacturing defect. Continued use allows brake fluid to leak from the PCV, extending stopping distance.
Corrective action
Verify the lot number of the PCV on all vehicles and replace any affected unit with a conforming unit.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 5 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| E-BD4 | LEGACY | BD4-008226 |
| GF-BH5 | LEGACY | BH5-024609 — BH5-024717 |
| GF-BH9 | LEGACY | BH9-010421 |
| GF-SF5 | FORESTER | SF5-070722 — SF5-070873 |
| GF-SF9 | FORESTER | SF9-003261 — SF9-003266 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
制動装置において、前後輪のブレーキ液の油圧を制御するプロポーショニングバルブ（Ｐ ＣＶ）に製造不良のものがあり、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該ＰＣＶからブレ ーキ液が漏れ、制動距離が伸びるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該ＰＣＶのロット番号を確認し、該当するものは良品と交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000149