Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1145750 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 17, 2019 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Service Brake General |
| Production period | October 2016 — March 22, 2018 |
| Vehicles affected | 58,864 units |
Defect
Insufficient durability evaluation of the brake hose under brake pressure resulted in inadequate sealing at the crimped hose fitting. Brake fluid may infiltrate between the inner and outer layers of the hose, causing the hose to swell.
Corrective action
Replace the brake hose on all vehicles with a corrected part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DBA-GK6 | IMPREZA | GK6-002001 — GK6-006836 |
| DBA-GK7 | IMPREZA | GK7-002001 — GK7-009809 |
| DBA-GT6 | IMPREZA | GT6-002001 — GT6-032366 |
| DBA-GT7 | IMPREZA | GT7-002001 — GT7-063916 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
ブレーキホースにおいて、ブレーキ圧に対する耐久性評価が不十分なため、ホース接続金具加締め部のシール性が不足しているものがある。そのため、ブレーキフルードがホース外層と内層の間に浸潤し、ブレーキホースが膨らむおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、ブレーキホースを対策品に交換する。
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=3004597