Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1113421 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 14, 2005 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Other (Suspension/Damping System) |
| Production period | April 24, 2003 — April 14, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 63,214 units |
Defect
① The rear stabilizer bar is incorrectly shaped. When the vehicle undergoes large torsional movement on wet road surfaces, the stabilizer bar may shift laterally and contact the union bolt of the rear brake caliper. This contact may loosen the bolt, allowing brake fluid to leak and reducing braking force.
Corrective action
① On all vehicles, inspect the union bolt for loosening and the brake system for fluid leaks. On any vehicle where the bolt is loose or fluid is leaking, replace the union bolt with a new part. Additionally, install a stopper on the rear stabilizer bar.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CBA-BP5 | LEGACY | BP5-002005 — BP5-046175 |
| CBA-BPE | LEGACY | BPE-002001 — BPE-010559 |
| TA-BL5 | LEGACY | BL5-002001 — BL5-018656 |
| TA-BP5 | LEGACY | BP5-002005 — BP5-046175 |
| UA-BLE | LEGACY | BLE-002001 — BLE-004958 |
| UA-BP5 | LEGACY | BP5-002005 — BP5-046175 |
| UA-BPE | LEGACY | BPE-002001 — BPE-010559 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
①リヤスタビライザの形状が不適切なため、当該スタビライザが水に濡れた状態で、車両が大きく捩れるような走行を行うと、当該スタビライザが横方向に動き、リヤブレーキキャリパのユニオンボルトと接触することがある。そのため、当該ボルトが緩みブレーキ液が漏れ、制動力が低下するおそれがある。
改善措置
①全車両、ユニオンボルトの緩み及びブレーキ液の漏れを点検し、当該ボルトの緩みまたはブレーキ液の漏れがあるものは、当該ボルトを新品と交換する。また、リヤスタビライザにストッパを追加する。
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=3001012