NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Master Cylinder Problems

10.0

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Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1998 Subaru Forester brakes problems

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1998 Subaru Forester Owner Comments

problem #3

Feb 241999

Forester

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Vehicle accident due to possible recall component failure (master cylinder) prior to recall notice. Mjs

- West Haven, CT, USA

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problem #2

Aug 241999

Forester

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Possible failure of recall component prior to notice, resulted in vehicle collision due to loss of control. (99V-040)

- West Haven, CT, USA

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problem #1

May 011998

(reported on)

Forester

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When applying the ABS brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal travels to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer could not identify the problem, but replaced the master cylinder.

- Greenfield, MA, USA

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