Forester S F4-2.5L DOHC (1998)
Brake Master Cylinder: Recalls
Recall 99V040000: Brake System Defect
Vehicle Description: Passenger and sport utility vehicles equipped with
anti-lock braking system (ABS). (The 1999 2.2 liter Legacy vehicles are
excluded). In extremely cold weather, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle stopping distance is increased. This condition causes the vehicle
stopping distance to be increased, possibly resulting in a crash.
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
Owner notification began June 7, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the
free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Subaru at Subaru at
1-800-782-2783. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
