WQQ-52 – Application of Anti-Corrosion Material to the Four-Way (2-2 way) Joint Connector of the Brake Line System – 2008-2014 Subaru

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Subaru of America, Inc. Subaru Plaza P.O. Box 6000 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 844-373-6614 www.subaru.com Dear Subaru Owner: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in some 2009-2013 Subaru Forester models, some 2008-2011 model year Subaru Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles, and in some 2012-2014 model year Subaru Impreza WRX and STI vehicles currently or formerly registered in at least one of the following states and the District of Columbia. Connecticut Maine New Hampshire Vermont Delaware Maryland New Jersey West Virginia District of Columbia Massachusetts New York Wisconsin Illinois Michigan Ohio Indiana Minnesota Pennsylvania Iowa Missouri Rhode Island IMPORTANT In July, 2014 Subaru notified affected vehicle owners of a recall related to their vehicles’ brake lines (NHTSA Recall Number 14V-311). Our records indicate that your vehicle already had that recall repair performed. However, due to incomplete repair instructions provided to our retailers (dealers), your vehicle may not have been treated with the proper amount of anti-corrosion material. Additional anti-corrosion material needs to be applied to ensure your vehicle is treated as intended. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause and urge you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to have this repair performed. DESCRIPTION OF THE SAFETY DEFECT Subaru has determined that your vehicle may have been manufactured with brake lines that could, over time, corrode if exposed to salt, such as salt used to treat roads in the winter time. Depending on driving conditions, salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the lines. Excessive corrosion could eventually cause perforation of a brake line(s) resulting in a brake fluid leak. DESCRIPTION OF THE SAFETY HAZARD Your vehicle has a dual circuit braking system. Each circuit works independently and diagonally across the vehicle. If one circuit of the brake system fails, the other half of the system still works. Should a brake line corrode to the point of developing a perforation, brake fluid will leak from the line(s) causing the related circuit to eventually lose effectiveness. In this situation, there would be an increase in the amount of brake pedal travel distance and foot pressure required to slow or stop the vehicle. This might cause the driver to misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash. REPAIR Subaru will inspect and test the current condition of the four-way connector area of your vehicle’s brake lines. If it is found to be acceptable, additional anti-corrosion material will be applied to that area as a preventative measure. If it is found to be unacceptable, the brake lines will be replaced and anti-corrosion material will be applied to the new lines. These repairs will be performed at no cost to you. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO You should contact your Subaru retailer (dealer) immediately for an appointment to have this repair performed. There are several important precautions you should take until this repair has been performed: • If you experience the condition described above while braking, continue to apply steady pressure on the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a stop. Immediately contact your Subaru retailer for assistance. Subaru Recall Campaign WQQ-52 NHTSA Recall No. 14V-830 February 2018 – 2nd Notification IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to the VIN identified in the address section printed below. • If you notice fluid leaking from the vehicle, do not operate the vehicle. Immediately contact your Subaru retailer for assistance. • If the brake system warning light remains illuminated on the instrument panel with the parking brake fully released, do not operate the vehicle. Immediately contact your Subaru retailer for assistance. • Always maintain a safe distance from other vehicles while driving. The normally recommended minimum distance is one car length of space for every 10 mph of speed. • As a precautionary measure, it is highly recommended that you use extra care while operating the vehicle in confined areas such as parking lots and while parking your vehicle in a garage, car port or other structure. HOW LONG WILL THE REPAIR TAKE? The time to inspect the brake lines and apply additional anti-corrosion material is approximately 12 minutes. If it is determined that the brake lines require replacement, the total estimated repair time is 6 hours. However, it may be necessary to leave your vehicle for a longer period of time on the day of your scheduled appointment to allow your Subaru retailer flexibility in scheduling. Please present this letter to your Subaru retailer at the time this repair procedure is performed. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR A REPAIR If you have already paid for repairs associated with this condition, you may be eligible for reimbursement. Reimbursement consideration will be based on the amount an authorized Subaru retailer in your area would charge for the same repair. Please send the original service repair order, which has the name of the repair facility, date of repair, mileage at the time of repair, complete 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN), and your name, with correct mailing address and telephone number to the address listed below. Subaru of America, Inc. Customer-Retailer Services Department, Attention: WQQ-52 Recall P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 Please send original receipts only and retain a photocopy for your records. Please be assured that we will attempt to process your reimbursement request as quickly as possible, but it may take up to 60 days for this process to be completed. CHANGED YOUR ADDRESS OR SOLD YOUR SUBARU? If you have moved or sold your vehicle, please complete the enclosed prepaid postcard and mail it to us. IF YOU NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE: To locate the nearest Subaru retailer you can access our website at www.subaru.com and select “Find a Retailer.” For additional information and the most Frequently Asked Questions, please go to: • http://www.wqq52.service-campaign.com If you need additional assistance, please contact us directly: • By e-mail: Go to www.subaru.com and select “Contact Us” • By telephone: 1-844-373-6614 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET • By U.S. Postal mail: Write us at Subaru of America, Inc., Attn: Customer-Retailer Services Department, P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 Please contact us immediately if the Subaru retailer fails or is unable to make the necessary repairs free of charge. You may also contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590 or call the toll free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov if you believe the Subaru retailer has failed or is unable to remedy your vehicle without charge within a reasonable amount of time. Your continued satisfaction with your Subaru is important to us. Please understand that we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and your vehicle’s proper operation. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause and urge you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to have this repair performed. Sincerely, Subaru of America, Inc. A subsidiary of Subaru Corporation Notice to Lessors Under Federal law the lessor of a vehicle who receives this letter must provide a copy of it to the vehicle lessee(s) within 10 business days from receipt. The lessor must also keep a record of the lessee(s) to whom this letter is sent, the date sent, and the applicable vehicle identification number (VIN). (For the purposes of this section, a lessor means a person or entity that in the last twelve months prior to the date of this notification has been the owner, as referenced on the vehicle’s title, of any five or more leased vehicles. A leased vehicle is a vehicle leased to another person for a term of at least four months.)

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Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 1 Continued… Due to incomplete repair instructions previously provided in the WQK-47 recall bulletin, the WQQ-52 recall will involve applying additional anti-corrosion material to the four-way (2-2 way) joint connector area of the brake line system on Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles previously repaired under the WQK-47 (14V-311) brake line corrosion recall prior to the December 23, 2014 WQK-47 recall bulletin revision. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) previously determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists on certain 2009-2013 Subaru Forester vehicles, 2008-2011 Subaru Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles, and 2012-2014 Subaru WRX and STI vehicles currently or formerly registered in at least one of the “salt-belt” states or the District of Columbia listed below. Connecticut Maine New Hampshire Vermont Delaware Maryland New Jersey West Virginia District of Columbia Massachusetts New York Wisconsin Illinois Michigan Ohio Indiana Minnesota Pennsylvania Iowa Missouri Rhode Island These vehicles may have been manufactured with brake lines that could, over time, corrode in the area of the four-way (2-2 way) joint connector or in the areas where there are no resin covers installed if exposed to salt, such as salt used to treat roads in the winter time. Excessive corrosion could eventually cause perforation of a brake line(s) resulting in a brake fluid leak. Should a brake line corrode to the point of developing a perforation, brake fluid will leak from the line(s) causing the related circuit to eventually lose effectiveness. In this situation, there would be an increase in the amount of brake pedal travel distance and foot pressure required to slow or stop the vehicle. This might cause the driver to misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash. AFFECTED VEHICLES Potentially affected vehicles are identified in the VIN range charts below. Not all vehicles within the VIN ranges are affected. Coverage for all affected vehicles must be confirmed by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry function on subarunet.com. APPLICABILITY: 2009-2013 Subaru Forester 2008-2011 Subaru Impreza, WRX, and STI 2012-2014 Subaru WRX and STI SUBJECT: Application of Anti-Corrosion Material to the Four-Way (2-2 way) Joint Connector of the Brake Line System PRODUCT CAMPAIGN BULLETIN NUMBER: WQQ-52R DATE: January 2015 REVISED: July 2017 NHTSA ID: 14V-830 This recall is being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the Impreza and Forester repair procedure for the WQK-47 Brake Line Corrosion recall. ATTENTION: GENERAL MANAGER q PARTS MANAGER q CLAIMS PERSONNEL q SERVICE MANAGER q IMPORTANT – All Service Personnel Should Read and Initial in the boxes provided, right. ©2015 Subaru of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 2 Continued… The affected vehicles include certain: 2009-2013 Subaru Forester vehicles; 2008-2011 Subaru Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles; and 2012-2014 Subaru WRX and STI vehicles repaired prior to December 23, 2014 under the WQK-47 (14V-311) brake line corrosion recall. Please note: Impreza, WRX, STI, and Forester vehicles affected by the WQK-47 recall which were not repaired prior to the December 23, 2014 bulletin revision must be repaired under the WQK-47 recall following the complete repair instructions in the revised WQK-47 bulletin. MODEL MY CARLINE(S) START VIN (last 8 digits) END VIN (last 8 digits) Forester 2009 Forester 9*700001 9*797855 2010 Forester A*700001 A*918317 2011 Forester B*700001 B*783898 2012 Forester C*400002 C*470750 2013 Forester D*400001 D*446782 Impreza 2008 4 -Door (except STI) 8*500001 8*530288 2008 5 -Door (except STI) 8*800001 8*838495 2008 5 -Door (STI) 8L809673 8L837138 2009 4 -Door (except STI) 9*500399 9*522884 2009 5 -Door (except STI) 9*800001 9*828092 2009 5 -Door (STI) 9L800020 9L828023 2010 4 -Door (except STI) A*500001 A*517646 2010 5 -Door (except STI) A*800003 A*828797 2010 5 -Door (STI) AL800010 AL826680 2011 4 -Door (except WRX and STI) B*500001 B*523841 2011 5 -Door (except WRX and STI) B*800001 B*832332 2011 4 -Door (WRX and STI) B*500742 B*525817 2011 5 -Door (WRX and STI) B*801433 B*833719 2012 4 -Door (WRX and STI) C*002099 C*031281 2012 5 -Door (WRX and STI) C*200094 C*246471 2013 4 -Door (WRX and STI) D*002007 D*035278 2013 5 -Door (WRX and STI) D*200100 D*895579 2014 4 -Door (WRX and STI) E*002001 E*016827 2014 5 -Door (WRX and STI) E*200001 E*270263 *Various characters may occupy this position of the VIN. Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 3 Continued… OWNER NOTIFICATION A copy of the Owner Notification Letter is included at the end of this bulletin. • Owner notification will begin on or about January 26, 2015. • Notification letters will be sent to owners of vehicles showing a WQK-47 repair completion date prior to the December 23, 2014 bulletin revision. • Notification letters will be mailed in April, 2015 for additional affected vehicles identified by claims submitted throughout the 90-day claim submission period. RETAILER AFFECTED VIN LISTS Each Subaru retailer will receive an affected VIN list from their Zone office around the time initial owner notification begins. Vehicles will be assigned to retailers in the affected VIN list as follows: • Original vehicle owners are assigned to the original selling retailer when their current address is within a 100 mile radius of that retailer. • If the original selling retailer is inactive, the VIN has been assigned to the nearest active retailer. • For any new owners or when original owners live more than 100 miles from the original selling retailer, the VIN has been assigned to the nearest active retailer. Important: Retailer affected VIN lists include owner name and address information for vehicles affected by this recall. This information will enable retailers to follow-up with owners of potentially affected vehicles. The lists contain owners’ names and addresses obtained from State Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is unlawful. Accordingly, retailers are required to limit the use of these lists for the purpose of completion of this safety recall. SUBARU RETAILER PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY Subaru retailers are to promptly perform the applicable service procedures defined in this bulletin to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (new, used, demo & SSLP). Additionally, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall is taken into the retailer’s new or used inventory or into the retailer for service, necessary steps should be taken to ensure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle. New, used, demo or SSLP (Subaru Service Loaner Program) vehicles listed in a recall/ campaign that are in the retailer’s stock must be: • Immediately identified. • Tagged or otherwise marked to prevent their delivery or use prior to inspection and/or repair. • Repaired in accordance with the repair procedures outlined in this Product Campaign Bulletin. Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 4 Continued… Please be advised that it is a violation of Federal law for a retailer to deliver a new motor vehicle covered by a recall under a sale or lease until the defect is remedied. Therefore, any authorized Subaru retailer failing to perform the applicable service procedures as defined in this bulletin to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (new, used, demo & SSLP) prior to the vehicle being placed in service may be subject to civil penalties of up to $7,000 per violation (i.e., for each vehicle), as provided in 49 CFR §578.6 and will also be in breach of the Subaru Dealer Agreement. SPECIAL TOOLS INFORMATION All Subaru retailers previously received one spray gun and one nozzle at no charge to perform the WQK-47 recall repairs. The same spray gun equipment will be used for the WQQ-52 repairs. Additional spray guns and nozzles will be available on a limited basis therefore they will be on hold in the SOA Parts system. Please contact the Parts Information Coordinators at (1-866-SUBARU2) 1-866-782-2782 for additional information. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SOA635134 WQK-47 Spray Gun (does not include nozzle) SOA635135 WQK-47 Nozzle PARTS INFORMATION Nox-Rust® 712AM Rust-proofing Material: The Nox-Rust® 712 AM rust-proofing material is available through the “Genuine Subaru Automotive Chemical” program. This material comes in one liter bottles, packed in a case of 10 bottles. Each one liter bottle contains enough material to perform 27 WQQ-52 recall repairs. Exposure Controls for use of Nox-Rust® 712AM: The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) which provides storage and handling procedures for this product is included at the end of this bulletin. For parts ordering purposes, retailers should use the part number listed below. Each case contains 10 bottles. The part number listed below is for one bottle, however retailers must order in case quantities of 10. ORDERING PART NUMBER APPLICABILITY DESCRIPTION CASE/ ORDER QUANTITY SOA868V9390 All models Nox-Rust® 712AM (one liter bottle) (Enough material to cover 27 WQQ-52 repairs) 10 For claim reimbursement purposes, retailers should use the part number listed below which represents rust proofing materials sufficient for one vehicle application. CLAIM PART NUMBER APPLICABILITY DESCRIPTION CLAIM QUANTITY SOA635137 All models Nox-Rust® 712AM Rust-proofing material – one repair (for claim purposes only) 1 Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 5 Continued… SERVICE PROCEDURE This Campaign involves a cleaning, inspecting and testing of the brake pipes where they connect to the four-way (2-2way) joint connector. Corrosion may develop in areas of these brake pipes not protected by a resin cover and eventually perforate them causing brake fluid seepage. If seepage is verified during the inspection procedures, the affected brake pipes must be replaced. If no seepage is verified, application of a protective rustproofing wax material to these specific sections of the brake pipes will be required to complete this Campaign. The inspection and rustproofing procedures are all performed through the inspection cover opening on the right-hand (passenger side) of the plastic fuel tank cover. The following illustrations provide an overview of the affected areas. Assembling of Spray Gun: IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage or deform the nozzle tip. Installation of an in-line air pressure regulator is highlyc recommended to ensure air pressures do not exceed the maximum use pressure as stated by the spray gun manufacturer (71 PSI MAXIMUM) Adjusting of Spray Gun: Zero-point Setting of Discharge Knob a) Fully close by rotating the knob clockwise. b) Mark the screw at stop (zero) point. Discharge Knob Zero-point Mark Zero-point Setting of Air Needle a) Fully open by rotating the needle counter-clockwise. b) Mark the screw at stopped (zero) point. Air Needle Zero-point Mark Discharge Knob Opening state from full-close: Summer: 3/4 turn Winter: 4 turns Air Needle Closing state from full-open: All seasons: 1 full turn Compressor Air Pressure Summer: 51 PSI Winter: 71 PSI Never Exceed 71 PSI Remarks The adjustments above are required as wax temperatures will change between summer and winter. Additional pressure adjustments may be needed to achieve the required results. A: Zero-point Setting of Discharge Knob and Air Needle B: Adjustment of Wax Amount and Air Volume 360-degree Nozzle Set Nozzle Tip This knob does not turn Discharge knob Air Needle Pressurizing Container: Hexagon-shaped joint must be screwed into body of spray gun. Air Vent (0.7mm in dia. x 3): Check visually from the back side. Air Tube Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 6 Continued… [Step 1] Brake Fluid Leakage Inspection #1: Visual Check No Brake Fluid Leakage Verified Brake Fluid Leakage Verified [Step 2] Brake Fluid Leakage Inspection #2: With Brake Pedal Depressed No Brake Fluid Leakage Verified Brake Fluid Leakage Verified [Step 3] Application of Rust-proofing Complete WQQ-52 SERVICE PROCEDURE FLOW CHART [Step 5] Application of Rust-proofing as per procedure specified in WQK-47R, pgs. 25-28 [Step 4] Brake Piping Replacement Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 7 Continued… [Step 1] BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE INSPECTON 1: VISUAL CHECK (1) Preparation: (1-1) Raise the vehicle on a lift. (1-2) Open inspection hole door on fuel tank cover (Photo 1). located on the right-hand side of the vehicle. (2) Locate affected Brake Pipes (2-1) Confirm the location of Brake Pipe Portion E at 2-2 Way Connector (Photo 2). IMPORTANT: Even if the 2-2 Way Connector appears to have been previously rustproofed, the balance of this recall procedure must still be completed in its entirety. NOTE: Removal of the plastic fuel tank protector is not required to perform this recall procedure. The protector was removed to provide a better photographic representation of the areas involved. (3) Mud and Dust Removal: IMPORTANT: If the brake pipe area is wet due to rain or snow, blow dry with compressed air prior to starting the process. (3-1) Use a tooth brush (plastic bristle) and compressed air to carefully remove dust and dirt (Photo 3). IMPORTANT: NEVER use a metal / wire brush! Photo 1 Photo 3 2-2 Way Connector Photo 2 Brake Pipe Portion “E” Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 8 Continued… (4) Visual Check: (4-1) Check for fluid leakage from Brake Pipe Portion E from the areas indicated (Photo 4). (5) Determination of Required Repairs: (5-1) If no brake fluid leakage is verified: Proceed to [Step 2] BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE INSPECTION #2 WITH BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. (5-2) If brake fluid leakage is verified: Proceed to [Step 4] BRAKE PIPING REPLACEMENT. IMPORTANT: The decision to replace brake piping should strictly be made ONLY when brake fluid leakage is verified. Replacement of brake piping due to other reasons including surface rust are not a matter for warranty. Questions related to any out of warranty concerns should be directed to your DPSM. [Step 2] BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE INSPECTION #2 WITH BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED (1) Preparation: (1-1) Lower the vehicle. (2) Depressing Brake Pedal Procedure: (2-1) Start the engine and allow it to idle. (2-2) Measure dimension “L2” (foot off pedal) as shown in Drawing 2. (2-3) Depress the brake pedal until the dimension from steering wheel to brake pedal “L1” becomes 110mm greater than dimension “L2”. (2-4) Hold the brake pedal in that position for about 3 seconds. (2-5) Shut off the engine. (2-6) Raise the vehicle. Photo 4 Drawing 2 Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 9 Continued… (3) Visual Check: (3-1) Check for fluid leakage from Brake Pipe Portion E from the areas indicated (Photo 5). (4) Determination of Required Repairs: (4-1) If no brake fluid leakage is verified, Proceed to [Step 3] APPLICATION of RUST-PROOFING. (4-2) If brake fluid leakage is verified: Proceed to [Step 4] BRAKE PIPING REPLACEMENT. IMPORTANT: The decision to replace brake piping should be made ONLY when brake fluid leakage is verified. Replacement of brake piping due to other reasons including surface rust is not a matter for warranty. Questions related to any out of warranty concerns should be directed to your DPSM. Photo 5 Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 10 Continued… [Step 3] APPLICATION OF RUST-PROOFING IMPORTANT: • Always wear safety goggles and a particle mask. • Keep away from open flame. (1) Preparation: REMINDER: Never exceed 71 PSI air pressure to the spray gun. (1-1) Assemble the spray gun and nozzle according to the spray gun assembly and adjusting instructions outlined above. (1-2) Set zero-point of discharge knob and air needle of spray gun. (1-3) Fill the tank with anti-rust wax. (1-4) Adjust wax amount and air volume by setting the discharge knob, air needle, and compressor air pressure of spray gun. (1-5) Test-spray wax to confirm gun operates as intended. IMPORTANT: Application of wax should always be at room temperature as wax will not be spread effectively in cold temperatures. (2) Application of Anti-Rust Wax: Spray the anti-rust wax material onto each area as described using the suggested spraying time and amount listed: Spraying time: 3 seconds or more on each area. (2-1) Spraying Brake Pipe Portion E: (2-1-1) Open the inspection hole door in the fuel tank cover and insert the nozzle. (Photo 6) Nozzle Photo 6 Regulator NOT included Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 11 Continued… (2-1-2) Insert the nozzle over the left-lower pipe of the 2-2 Way Connector. Remove the nozzle while spraying for 3 seconds or more. (Photo 7) (2-1-3) Insert the nozzle over the left-upper pipe of the 2-2 Way Connector. Remove the nozzle while spraying for 3 seconds or more. (Photo 8) (2-1-4) Insert the nozzle over the right-upper pipe of the 2-2 Way Connector. Remove the nozzle while spraying for 3 seconds or more. (Photo 9) (2-1-5) Insert the nozzle over the right-lower pipe of the 2-2 Way Connector. Remove the nozzle while spraying for 3 seconds or more. (Photo 10) IMPORTANT: • Spray until the sprayed wax material drips. (Photo 11) • To insure the proper amount of wax is applied, follow the steps listed above closely. Photo 8 Photo 10 Photo 11 2-2 Way Connector Nozzle Left-upper pipe Photo 7 2-2 Way Connector Nozzle Left-lower pipe Photo 9 Nozzle Right-upper pipe 2-2 Way Connector Nozzle Right-lower pipe 2-2 Way Connector Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 12 Continued… (3) Close inspection hole door and lower the vehicle. [Step 4] BRAKE PIPING REPLACEMENT (ONLY after confirming fluid leakage) Replace applicable PIPE ASSY CTR BK, and / or PIPE ASSY R with new parts using the applicable part numbers listed in the Parts catalog and following the procedure outlined in the applicable Service Manual. The 2-2 Way Connector can be resued. IMPORTANT: After installation of any replacement brake piping is complete, the antirust wax material must be applied to any new components to complete the repair. Follow the procedures listed in Campaign WQK-47R, pgs. 25-28 for application of anti-rust wax material to any new brake piping. Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 13 Continued… RECALL IDENTIFICATION LABEL Type or print the necessary information on a Service Program identification label. The completed label should be attached to the vehicle’s upper radiator support. Additional labels are available through normal parts ordering channels. The part number is MSA6P1302. Ordering qty 1 = 1 sheet of 20 labels. PART NUMBER APPLICABILITY DESCRIPTION ORDER QUANTITY MSA6P1302 All models Campaign Completion Labels (contains one sheet of 20 labels) 1 WQQ-52 CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT AND ENTRY PROCEDURES Credit to perform this recall will be based on the submission of properly completed repair order information. Retailers may submit claims through Subarunet.com. Listed below is claim entry information: CLAIM TYPE CAMPAIGN CODE APPLICABILITY LABOR DESCRIPTION LABOR TIME RC WQQ-52 Impreza, WRX, STI, and Forester B153-540 Apply anti-corrosion material to the four-way joint connector 0.2 C153-544 Brake Pipe Replacement 5.8 PART NUMBER APPLICABILITY DESCRIPTION QUANTITY SOA635137 All models Nox-Rust® 712AM Rust-proofing material – one repair (for claim purposes only) 1 If brake piping replacement is necessary, please refer to the parts catalog for the applicable part numbers. Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 14 Continued… OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER (FORESTER, IMPREZA, WRX AND STI) Dear Subaru Owner: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in some 2009- 2013 Subaru Forester models, some 2008-2011 model year Subaru Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles, and in some 2012-2014 model year Subaru Impreza WRX and STI vehicles currently or formerly registered in at least one of the following states and the District of Columbia. Connecticut Maine New Hampshire Vermont Delaware Maryland New Jersey West Virginia District of Columbia Massachusetts New York Wisconsin Illinois Michigan Ohio Indiana Minnesota Pennsylvania Iowa Missouri Rhode Island DESCRIPTION OF THE SAFETY DEFECT Subaru has determined that your vehicle may have been manufactured with brake lines that could, over time, corrode if exposed to salt, such as salt used to treat roads in the winter time. Depending on driving conditions, salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the lines. Excessive corrosion could eventually cause perforation of a brake line(s) resulting in a brake fluid leak. Subaru Recall Campaign WQQ-52 NHTSA Recall No. 14V-830 January 2015 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to the VIN identified in the address section printed below. IMPORTANT In July, 2014 you were notified of a recall related to your vehicle’s brake lines (NHTSA Recall Number 14V-311). Our records indicate that you already had that recall repair performed. However, due to incomplete repair instructions provided to our retailers (dealers), your vehicle may not have been treated with the proper amount of anti-corrosion material. Additional anti-corrosion material needs to be applied to ensure your vehicle is treated as intended. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause and urge you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to have this repair performed. Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 15 Continued… DESCRIPTION OF THE SAFETY HAZARD Your vehicle has a dual circuit braking system. Each circuit works independently and diagonally across the vehicle. If one circuit of the brake system fails, the other half of the system still works. Should a brake line corrode to the point of developing a perforation, brake fluid will leak from the line(s) causing the related circuit to eventually lose effectiveness. In this situation, there would be an increase in the amount of brake pedal travel distance and foot pressure required to slow or stop the vehicle. This might cause the driver to misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash. REPAIR Subaru will inspect and test the current condition of the four-way connector area of your vehicle’s brake lines. If it is found to be acceptable, anti-corrosion material will be applied to that area as a preventative measure. If it is found to be unacceptable, the brake lines will be replaced and anti-corrosion material will be applied to the new lines. These repairs will be performed at no cost to you. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO You should contact your Subaru retailer (dealer) immediately for an appointment to have this repair performed. There are several important precautions you should take until this repair has been performed: • If you experience the condition described above while braking, continue to apply steady pressure on the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a stop. Immediately contact your Subaru retailer for assistance. • If you notice fluid leaking from the vehicle, do not operate the vehicle. Immediately contact your Subaru retailer for assistance. • If the brake system warning light remains illuminated on the instrument panel with the parking brake fully released, do not operate the vehicle. Immediately contact your Subaru retailer for assistance. • Always maintain a safe distance from other vehicles while driving. The normally recommended minimum distance is one car length of space for every 10 mph of speed. • As a precautionary measure, it is highly recommended that you use extra care while operating the vehicle in confined areas such as parking lots and while parking your vehicle in a garage, car port or other structure. HOW LONG WILL THE REPAIR TAKE? The time to inspect the brake lines and apply anti-corrosion material is approximately 12 minutes. If it is determined that the brake lines require replacement, the total estimated repair time is 6 hours. However, it may be necessary to leave your vehicle for a longer period of time on the day of your scheduled appointment to allow your Subaru retailer flexibility in scheduling. Please present this letter to your Subaru retailer at the time this repair procedure is performed. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR A REPAIR If you have already paid for repairs associated with this condition, you may be eligible for reimbursement. Reimbursement consideration will be based on the amount an authorized Subaru retailer in your area would charge for the same repair. Please send the original service repair order, which has the name of the repair facility, date of repair, mileage at the time of repair, complete 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN), and your name, with correct mailing address and telephone number to the address listed below. Subaru of America, Inc. Customer-Retailer Services Department, Attention: WQQ-52 Recall P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 Please send original receipts only and retain a photocopy for your records. Please be assured that we will attempt to process your reimbursement request as quickly as possible, but it may take up to 60 days for this process to be completed. Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52; Date: January 2015 Page 16 CHANGED YOUR ADDRESS OR SOLD YOUR SUBARU? If you have moved or sold your vehicle, please complete the enclosed prepaid postcard and mail it to us. IF YOU NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE: To locate the nearest Subaru retailer you can access our website at www.subaru.com and select “Find a Retailer.” For additional information and the most Frequently Asked Questions, please go to: • http://www.wqq52.service-campaign.com If you need additional assistance, please contact us directly: • By e-mail: Go to www.subaru.com and select “Contact Us” • By telephone: 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783) Monday through Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET Friday between 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET • By U.S. Postal mail: Write us at Subaru of America, Inc., Attn: Customer-Retailer Services Department, P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 Please contact us immediately if the Subaru retailer fails or is unable to make the necessary repairs free of charge. You may also contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590 or call the toll free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800- 424-9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov if you believe the Subaru retailer has failed or is unable to remedy your vehicle without charge within a reasonable amount of time. Your continued satisfaction with your Subaru is important to us. Please understand that we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and your vehicle’s proper operation. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause and urge you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to have this repair performed. Sincerely, Subaru of America, Inc. Notice to Lessors: Under Federal law the lessor of a vehicle who receives this letter must provide a copy of it to the vehicle lessee(s) within 10 business days from receipt. The lessor must also keep a record of the lessee(s) to whom this letter is sent, the date sent, and the applicable vehicle identification number (VIN). (For the purposes of this section, a lessor means a person or entity that in the last twelve months prior to the date of this notification has been the owner, as referenced on the vehicle’s title, of any five or more leased vehicles. A leased vehicle is a vehicle leased to another person for a term of at least four months.) A subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 17 Continued… SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Identification Product identifier NOX-RUST 712AM Other means of identification SDS number 140017 Recommended use Rust preventing oil. Recommended restrictions None known. Manufacturer / Importer / Supplier / Distributor information Supplier Parker Industries, Inc. Address 15-1, Nihonbashi 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027 JAPAN Telephone +81 (3) 5205-1971 Contact person Noriharu Tanaka e-mail [email protected] Emergency phone number +81-47-431-3598 2. Hazard(s) identification Physical hazards Not classified. Health hazards Not classified. Environmental hazards Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified. Label elements Hazard symbol None. Signal word Not available. Hazard statement Not available. Precautionary statement Prevention Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Response Wash skin with soap and water. Storage Store in a closed container. Disposal Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements. Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) None known. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Mixtures Mineral oil Proprietary <60 Chemical name CAS number % Rust preventive additive Proprietary <10 Composition comments All concentrations are in percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Gas concentrations are in percent by volume. 4. First-aid measures Inhalation Move to fresh air. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Skin contact Rinse with water. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing. Eye contact Rinse the eye with water immediately. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed Prolonged contact may cause dryness of the skin. Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treat symptomatically. General information First aid personnel must be aware of own risk during rescue. NOX-RUST 712AM SDS US 919277 Version #: 01 Revision date: – Issue date: 06-March-2014 1 / 6 Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 18 Continued… 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. Unsuitable extinguishing media None known. Specific hazards arising from the chemical By heating and fire, toxic vapors/gases may be formed. Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Selection of respiratory protection for firefighting: follow the general fire precautions indicated in the workplace. Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. Fire-fighting equipment/instructions Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials. Prevent runoff from fire control or dilution from entering streams, sewers, or drinking water supply. General fire hazards Will burn if involved in a fire. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Avoid prolonged and repeated contact. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Absorb spillage with suitable absorbent material. Environmental precautions Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. 7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Avoid prolonged and repeated contact. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from incompatible materials. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Occupational exposure limits US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) Components Type Value Form Mineral oil (CAS PEL 5 mg/m3 Mist. Proprietary) Rust preventive additive PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction. (CAS Proprietary) 15 mg/m3 Total dust. US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values Components Type Value Form Mineral oil (CAS TWA 5 mg/m3 Inhalable fraction. Proprietary) US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards Components Type Value Form Mineral oil (CAS STEL 10 mg/m3 Mist. Proprietary) TWA 5 mg/m3 Mist. Rust preventive additive TWA 5 mg/m3 Respirable. (CAS Proprietary) 10 mg/m3 Total Biological limit values No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s). Appropriate engineering controls Provide adequate ventilation. Observe occupational exposure limits and minimize the risk of inhalation of vapors and mist. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Risk of splashes: Wear approved safety goggles. Skin protection Hand protection For prolonged or repeated skin contact use suitable protective gloves. Other Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact. Respiratory protection In case of inadequate ventilation or risk of inhalation of oil mist, suitable respiratory equipment with particulate filter and organic vapor cartridges can be used. Thermal hazards Wear appropriate thermal protective clothing, when necessary. NOX-RUST 712AM SDS US 919277 Version #: 01 Revision date: – Issue date: 06-March-2014 2 / 6 Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 19 Continued… General hygiene considerations Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants. 9. Physical and chemical properties Appearance Viscous liquid. Physical state Liquid. Form Viscous liquid. Color Yellowish brown. Odor Fatty. Oily. Odor threshold Not available. pH Not available. Melting point/freezing point Not available. Initial boiling point and boiling range > 482 °F (> 250 °C) Flash point > 410.0 °F (> 210.0 °C) Evaporation rate Not available. Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable. Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Flammability limit – lower (%) Not available. Flammability limit – upper (%) Not available. Vapor pressure Not available. Vapor density Not available. Relative density 0.9 – 1 Solubility(ies) Solubility (water) Not available. Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Not available. Auto-ignition temperature Not available. Decomposition temperature Not available. Viscosity 1000 mPa·s (20 °C) 10. Stability and reactivity Reactivity The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. Chemical stability Stable under normal temperature conditions. Possibility of hazardous reactions Will not occur. Conditions to avoid Contact with incompatible materials. Incompatible materials Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous decomposition products Carbon oxides. Sulfur dioxide. Nitrogen oxides. Calcium oxides. 11. Toxicological information Information on likely routes of exposure Ingestion May cause discomfort if swallowed. Inhalation Under normal conditions of intended use, this material is not expected to be an inhalation hazard. Skin contact Prolonged contact may cause dryness of the skin. Eye contact May cause temporary eye irritation. May cause redness and pain. Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Prolonged contact may cause dryness of the skin. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity May cause discomfort if swallowed. NOX-RUST 712AM SDS US 919277 Version #: 01 Revision date: – Issue date: 06-March-2014 3 / 6 Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 20 Continued… Components Species Test Results Rust preventive additive (CAS Proprietary) LD50 Mouse Oral Acute 6450 mg/kg Rat 6450 mg/kg Skin corrosion/irritation Prolonged contact may cause dryness of the skin. Serious eye damage/eye irritation May cause temporary eye irritation. May cause redness and pain. Respiratory or skin sensitization Respiratory sensitization No data available. Skin sensitization No data available. Germ cell mutagenicity No data available. Carcinogenicity No data available. Reproductive toxicity No data available. Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure No data available. Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure No data available. Aspiration hazard No data available. Chronic effects No data available. 12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. Persistence and degradability No data available. Bioaccumulative potential No data available. Mobility in soil No data available. Mobility in general No data available. Other adverse effects No data available. 13. Disposal considerations Disposal instructions Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Hazardous waste code The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste disposal company. Waste from residues / unused products Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Do not discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Contaminated packaging Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied. 14. Transport information DOT Not regulated as dangerous goods. IATA Not regulated as dangerous goods. IMDG Not regulated as dangerous goods. Transport in bulk according to Not applicable. Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code 15. Regulatory information US federal regulations This product is not known to be a “Hazardous Chemical” as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D) Not regulated. US. OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050) Not listed. NOX-RUST 712AM SDS US 919277 Version #: 01 Revision date: – Issue date: 06-March-2014 4 / 6 Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52R; Revised: July 2017 Page 21 Continued… CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4) Not listed. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Hazard categories Immediate Hazard – No Delayed Hazard – No Fire Hazard – No Pressure Hazard – No Reactivity Hazard – No SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance Not listed. SARA 311/312 Hazardous chemical No SARA 313 (TRI reporting) Not regulated. Other federal regulations Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List Not regulated. Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130) Not regulated. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Not regulated. US state regulations US. Massachusetts RTK – Substance List Mineral oil (CAS Proprietary) Rust preventive additive (CAS Proprietary) US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act Mineral oil (CAS Proprietary) Rust preventive additive (CAS Proprietary) US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law Rust preventive additive (CAS Proprietary) US. Rhode Island RTK Not regulated. US. California Proposition 65 California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65): This material is not known to contain any chemicals currently listed as carcinogens or reproductive toxins. US – California Proposition 65 – Carcinogens & Reproductive Toxicity (CRT): Listed substance Not listed. International Inventories Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)* Australia Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS) Yes Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) No China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) Yes Korea Existing Chemicals List (ECL) Yes New Zealand New Zealand Inventory Yes *A “Yes” indicates this product complies with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s). A “No” indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing country(s). United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes 16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision Issue date 06-March-2014 Revision date – Version # 01 NOX-RUST 712AM SDS US 919277 Version #: 01 Revision date: – Issue date: 06-March-2014 5 / 6 Product Campaign Bulletin: WQQ-52; Date: January 2015 Page 22 NFPA Ratings 0 1 1 Disclaimer This information is provided without warranty. The information is believed to be correct. This information should be used to make an independent determination of the methods to safeguard workers and the environment. NOX-RUST 712AM SDS US 919277 Version #: 01 Revision date: – Issue date: 06-March-2014 6 / 6

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Subaru of America, Inc. Subaru Plaza P.O. Box 6000 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 800-782-2783 www.subaru.com Dear Subaru Owner: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in some 2009-2013 Subaru Forester models, some 2008-2011 model year Subaru Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles, and in some 2012-2014 model year Subaru Impreza WRX and STI vehicles currently or formerly registered in at least one of the following states and the District of Columbia. Connecticut Maine New Hampshire Vermont Delaware Maryland New Jersey West Virginia District of Columbia Massachusetts New York Wisconsin Illinois Michigan Ohio Indiana Minnesota Pennsylvania Iowa Missouri Rhode Island IMPORTANT In July, 2014 you were notified of a recall related to your vehicle’s brake lines (NHTSA Recall Number 14V-311). Our records indicate that you already had that recall repair performed. However, due to incomplete repair instructions provided to our retailers (dealers), your vehicle may not have been treated with the proper amount of anti-corrosion material. Additional anti-corrosion material needs to be applied to ensure your vehicle is treated as intended. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause and urge you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to have this repair performed. DESCRIPTION OF THE SAFETY DEFECT Subaru has determined that your vehicle may have been manufactured with brake lines that could, over time, corrode if exposed to salt, such as salt used to treat roads in the winter time. Depending on driving conditions, salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the lines. Excessive corrosion could eventually cause perforation of a brake line(s) resulting in a brake fluid leak. DESCRIPTION OF THE SAFETY HAZARD Your vehicle has a dual circuit braking system. Each circuit works independently and diagonally across the vehicle. If one circuit of the brake system fails, the other half of the system still works. Should a brake line corrode to the point of developing a perforation, brake fluid will leak from the line(s) causing the related circuit to eventually lose effectiveness. In this situation, there would be an increase in the amount of brake pedal travel distance and foot pressure required to slow or stop the vehicle. This might cause the driver to misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash. REPAIR Subaru will inspect and test the current condition of the four-way connector area of your vehicle’s brake lines. If it is found to be acceptable, anti-corrosion material will be applied to that area as a preventative measure. If it is found to be unacceptable, the brake lines will be replaced and anti-corrosion material will be applied to the new lines. These repairs will be performed at no cost to you. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO You should contact your Subaru retailer (dealer) immediately for an appointment to have this repair performed. There are several important precautions you should take until this repair has been performed:  If you experience the condition described above while braking, continue to apply steady pressure on the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a stop. Immediately contact your Subaru retailer for assistance.  If you notice fluid leaking from the vehicle, do not operate the vehicle. Immediately contact your Subaru retailer for assistance. Subaru Recall Campaign WQQ-52 NHTSA Recall No. 14V-830 January 2015 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to the VIN identified in the address section printed below.  If the brake system warning light remains illuminated on the instrument panel with the parking brake fully released, do not operate the vehicle. Immediately contact your Subaru retailer for assistance.  Always maintain a safe distance from other vehicles while driving. The normally recommended minimum distance is one car length of space for every 10 mph of speed.  As a precautionary measure, it is highly recommended that you use extra care while operating the vehicle in confined areas such as parking lots and while parking your vehicle in a garage, car port or other structure. HOW LONG WILL THE REPAIR TAKE? The time to inspect the brake lines and apply anti-corrosion material is approximately 12 minutes. If it is determined that the brake lines require replacement, the total estimated repair time is 6 hours. However, it may be necessary to leave your vehicle for a longer period of time on the day of your scheduled appointment to allow your Subaru retailer flexibility in scheduling. Please present this letter to your Subaru retailer at the time this repair procedure is performed. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR A REPAIR If you have already paid for repairs associated with this condition, you may be eligible for reimbursement. Reimbursement consideration will be based on the amount an authorized Subaru retailer in your area would charge for the same repair. Please send the original service repair order, which has the name of the repair facility, date of repair, mileage at the time of repair, complete 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN), and your name, with correct mailing address and telephone number to the address listed below. Subaru of America, Inc. Customer-Retailer Services Department, Attention: WQQ-52 Recall P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 Please send original receipts only and retain a photocopy for your records. Please be assured that we will attempt to process your reimbursement request as quickly as possible, but it may take up to 60 days for this process to be completed. CHANGED YOUR ADDRESS OR SOLD YOUR SUBARU? If you have moved or sold your vehicle, please complete the enclosed prepaid postcard and mail it to us. IF YOU NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE: To locate the nearest Subaru retailer you can access our website at www.subaru.com and select “Find a Retailer.” For additional information and the most Frequently Asked Questions, please go to: • http://www.wqq52.service-campaign.com If you need additional assistance, please contact us directly: • By e-mail: Go to www.subaru.com and select “Contact Us” • By telephone: 1-800-SUBARU3 (1-800-782-2783) Monday through Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET Friday between 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET • By U.S. Postal mail: Write us at Subaru of America, Inc., Attn: Customer-Retailer Services Department, P.O. Box 6000, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-6000 Please contact us immediately if the Subaru retailer fails or is unable to make the necessary repairs free of charge. You may also contact the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, West Building, Washington, DC 20590 or call the toll free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov if you believe the Subaru retailer has failed or is unable to remedy your vehicle without charge within a reasonable amount of time. Your continued satisfaction with your Subaru is important to us. Please understand that we have taken this action in the interest of your safety and your vehicle’s proper operation. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause and urge you to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to have this repair performed. Sincerely, Subaru of America, Inc. A subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. Notice to Lessors Under Federal law the lessor of a vehicle who receives this letter must provide a copy of it to the vehicle lessee(s) within 10 business days from receipt. The lessor must also keep a record of the lessee(s) to whom this letter is sent, the date sent, and the applicable vehicle identification number (VIN). (For the purposes of this section, a lessor means a person or entity that in the last twelve months prior to the date of this notification has been the owner, as referenced on the vehicle’s title, of any five or more leased vehicles. A leased vehicle is a vehicle leased to another person for a term of at least four months.)

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Subarunet Announcement To: All Subaru Retailers From: Subaru of America, Inc. Date: April 24, 2015 Subject: UPDATE ‐ Subaru Recall Campaign WQQ‐52 Brake Line Corrosion As we mentioned in the January 26, 2015 subarunet announcement concerning the WQQ‐52 Brake Line Corrosion recall, additional affected vehicles would need to be identified based on additional WQK‐47 claims submitted throughout the 90‐day claim submission period. The affected vehicles include certain: 2009‐2013 Subaru Forester vehicles; 2008‐2011 Subaru Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles; and 2012‐2014 Subaru WRX and STI vehicles repaired prior to December 23, 2014 under the WQK‐47 (14V‐311) brake line corrosion recall. The 90‐day claim submission time period for WQK‐47 repairs completed prior to December 23, 2014 has ended. From the additional WQK‐47 claims submitted with a repair completion date prior to December 23, 2014, we have identified an additional 338 vehicles that must be repaired under the WQQ‐52 recall.  Notification letters will be sent to the owners of these additional 338 vehicles on April 27, 2015  Emails will also be sent to affected owners with a valid email address on file with MySubaru.com  WQQ‐52 recall coverage information for these vehicles is now available through the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry function on subarunet.com  A list of the additional affected VINs has been send to each respective Region/Zone Office Coverage for affected vehicles must be confirmed by using the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry function on subarunet.com. If you have any questions concerning the WQQ‐52 recall, please refer to the WQQ‐52 Subaru Product/Campaign bulletin posted on STIS.

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Subarunet Announcement To: All Subaru Retailers From: Subaru of America, Inc. Date: December 22, 2014 Subject: New Subaru Recall Campaign: Brake Line Corrosion WQQ-52 This recall is being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the Impreza and Forester repair procedure for the WQK-47 Brake Line Corrosion recall. Affected Vehicles The affected vehicles include certain: 2009-2013 Subaru Forester vehicles; 2008-2011 Subaru Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles; and 2012-2014 Subaru WRX and STI vehicles. The affected vehicles were repaired prior to December 23, 2014 under the WQK-47 (NHTSA ID 14V-311) brake line corrosion recall. On December 22, 2014, the WQK-47 Product Campaign Bulletin was updated with the complete Impreza and Forester repair instructions, and is available on the STIS website. Please be sure that all appropriate personnel review the updated Impreza and Forester repair procedures, to ensure that all future WQK-47 repairs performed include application of the proper amount of anti-corrosion material in all potentially affected areas. As a result of the incomplete repair instructions, the Impreza, WRX, STI, and Forester vehicles repaired under the WQK-47 recall prior to December 23, 2014 may not have been treated with the proper amount of anti-corrosion material in the area of the 2-2 way joint connector of the brake line system.  These vehicles will require inspection for brake fluid leakage in the area of the 2-2 way joint connector, and application of additional anti-corrosion material to that area.  If during inspection of the 2-2 way joint connector there is leakage detected, the brake lines must be replaced.  Complete repair instructions for the WQQ-52 recall will be issued in the WQQ-52 Product Campaign Bulletin, prior to owner notification. Vehicles NOT Affected  The WQQ-52 recall does not apply to Legacy or Outback vehicles included in the WQK-47 recall.  Impreza, WRX, STI, and Forester vehicles affected by the WQK-47 recall and not repaired prior to the bulletin revision must be repaired under the WQK-47 recall following the complete repair instructions in the revised bulletin. Description of the Safety Defect Depending on driving conditions, salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Description of the Safety Hazard Should a brake line corrode to the point of developing a perforation, brake fluid may leak from the line(s). Since the center and rear brake lines work independently of one another, braking will still be possible if either (but not both) of the systems fail. The driver will be alerted to a fault in the brake system via illumination of the brake system warning telltale lamp because the fluid level will drop in the system. However, failure of either the center or rear brake lines might cause the driver to misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance. Dealer Program Responsibility Dealers are to promptly perform the applicable service procedures to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (new, used, demo & SSLP). Additionally, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall is taken into dealer new or used inventory, or in the dealership for service, necessary steps should be taken to ensure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle. New, used, demo or SSLP vehicles listed in a recall/campaign that are in dealer stock must be:  Immediately identified.  Tagged or otherwise marked to prevent their delivery or use prior to inspection and/or repair.  Repaired in accordance with the repair procedures outlined in the Product Campaign Bulletin, which will be available prior to owner notification. Please be advised that it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle covered by a recall under a sale or lease until the defect is remedied. Therefore, any Authorized Subaru Dealer failing to perform the applicable service procedures to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (new, used, demo) prior to the vehicle being placed in service may be subject to civil penalties of up to $7,000 per violation (i.e., for each vehicle), as provided in 49 CFR §578.6 and will also be in breach of the Subaru Dealer Agreement. Owner Notification Subaru is in the process of acquiring updated owner address information. When available, Subaru will notify potentially affected vehicle owners by first class mail. This is expected to occur during the last week of January, 2015. Retailers will be advised in advance of owner notification.

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Subarunet Announcement To: All Subaru Retailers From: Subaru of America, Inc. Date: January 26, 2015 Subject: Update: Subaru Recall Campaign WQQ-52 Brake Line Corrosion On December 22, 2014, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) announced a recall on certain 2009-2013 Subaru Forester vehicles; 2008-2011 Subaru Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles; and 2012-2014 Subaru WRX and STI vehicles. This recall is being issued as a result of incomplete repair instructions provided in the Impreza, WRX, STI, and Forester repair procedure for the WQK-47 Brake Line Corrosion recall. As a result of the incomplete repair instructions, the Impreza, WRX, STI, and Forester vehicles repaired prior to the December 23, 2014 WQK-47 bulletin revision may not have been treated with the proper amount of anti-corrosion material in the area of the 2-2 way joint connector of the brake line system. Affected Vehicles The affected vehicles include certain: 2009-2013 Subaru Forester vehicles; 2008-2011 Subaru Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles; and 2012-2014 Subaru WRX and STI vehicles. The affected vehicles were repaired prior to December 23, 2014 under the WQK-47 (NHTSA ID 14V-311) brake line corrosion recall. • These vehicles will require inspection for brake fluid leakage in the area of the 2-2 way joint connector, and application of additional anti-corrosion material to that area. • If during inspection of the 2-2 way joint connector there is leakage detected, the brake lines must be replaced. • Impreza, WRX, STI, and Forester vehicles affected by the WQK-47 recall and not repaired prior to the WQK-47 bulletin revision must be repaired under the WQK-47 recall following the complete repair instructions in the revised bulletin. WQQ-52 recall coverage information will be available through the Vehicle Coverage Inquiry function on subarunet.com once owner notification begins. Owner Notification • Owner notification will begin this week. • Notification letters will be sent to owners of vehicles showing a WQK-47 repair completion date prior to the December 23, 2014 WQK-47 bulletin revision. • Emails will also be sent to affected owners with a valid email address on file with MySubaru.com. • Notification letters and emails will be sent in April, 2015 for any additional affected vehicles identified by claims submitted throughout the 90-day claim submission period. Product Campaign Bulletin The WQQ-52 product campaign bulletin is now posted on the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) website under “Information/What’s New.” Please refer to the bulletin for repair instructions and additional information including parts information and claim submission instructions. Description of the Safety Defect Depending on driving conditions, salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Description of the Safety Hazard Should a brake line corrode to the point of developing a perforation, brake fluid may leak from the line(s). Since the center and rear brake lines work independently of one another, braking will still be possible if either (but not both) of the systems fail. The driver will be alerted to a fault in the brake system via illumination of the brake system warning telltale lamp because the fluid level will drop in the system. However, failure of either the center or rear brake lines might cause the driver to misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance. Dealer Program Responsibility Dealers are to promptly perform the applicable service procedures to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (new, used, demo & SSLP). Additionally, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall is taken into dealer new or used inventory, or in the dealership for service, necessary steps should be taken to ensure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle. New, used, demo or SSLP vehicles listed in a recall/campaign that are in dealer stock must be:  Immediately identified.  Tagged or otherwise marked to prevent their delivery or use prior to inspection and/or repair.  Repaired in accordance with the repair procedures outlined in the Product Campaign Bulletin, which will be available prior to owner notification. Please be advised that it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle covered by a recall under a sale or lease until the defect is remedied. Therefore, any Authorized Subaru Dealer failing to perform the applicable service procedures to correct all affected vehicles in their inventory (new, used, demo) prior to the vehicle being placed in service may be subject to civil penalties of up to $7,000 per violation (i.e., for each vehicle), as provided in 49 CFR §578.6 and will also be in breach of the Subaru Dealer Agreement.

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To: All Subaru Retailers From: Subaru of America, Inc. – Service Date: July 7, 2017 Re: Campaign Coding Changes To support a coming Claim System enhancement that will make Campaign Claim entry easier, a few Campaign Coding changes were made. The following changes will be effective within the Subaru Claims System as of 7/11/17. All Campaign Claims from this list should be entered with the new operation codes and times starting on 7/11/17. For your convenience and review, the corresponding Campaign Bulletins will be revised and placed in the What’s New area of STIS on 7/11/17. Campaign Code Description New Coding to use as of 7/11/17 WTA62 15-16 Forester XT & WRX Turbo Air Intake Duct B145-138 Turbo Air Intake Duct Inspection 0.2hrs C145-131 Turbo Air Intake Duct Replace 0.3hrs WTB63 15 Legacy & Outback Electronic Parking Brake Reprogramming B154-428 EPB Reprogramming 0.4hrs C154-422 LR EPB Motor Gear Unit Replace 0.3hrs WTJ70 17 Forester CVT Low Fluid Level B130-371 CVTFII Top-Off 0.3hrs C130-370 Stall Testing 0.2hrs C130-377 CVT Replacement 3.5hrs WTM73 Specified 07-13 Turbo Model Vehicles, Secondary Air Pump Relay Replacement B143-481 DTC Check & Sec. Air Pump Relay Replace 0.5hrs C143-482 Secondary Air Pump Replace 0.3hrs WTN74 17 Impreza Reprogramming for Rear View Camera B103-110 Version ID & Operation Checks 0.4hrs C103-118 Reprogramming 0.2hrs WQQ52 09-14 Specified Forester & Impreza model years 4 Way Connector Anti- Corrosion B153-540 Apply Anti-Corrosion 0.2hrs C153-544 Brake Pipe Replacement 5.8hrs WQZ61 16MY Telematics DCM Reprogramming B167-900 Telematics Version Check 0.3hrs C167-908 Telematic DCM Reprogramming 0.3hrs If you have questions regarding these changes, please call Subaru Claims Helpline at 1-866- SUBARU2 (1-866-782-2782).

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Subaru of America, Inc. Submission Date : DEC 19,2014 NHTSA Recall No. : 14V-830 Manufacturer Recall No. : WQQ-52 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Subaru of America, Inc. Address : P.O. Box 6000 Cherry Hill NJ 08034-6000 Company phone : 856-488-8500 Number of potentially involved : 0 Population : Estimated percentage with defect : 0 Vehicle Information : Vehicle : 2008-2008 Subaru Impreza Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2008 model year Subaru Impreza (except WRX/STI) vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Production Dates : APR 23, 2007 – JUN 30, 2008 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2013-2013 Subaru Forester Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2013 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAR 20, 2012 – JAN 07, 2013 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2010-2010 Subaru Impreza Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010 model year Subaru Impreza (except WRX/STI) vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 18, 2009 – APR 23, 2010 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2011-2011 Subaru Impreza Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2011 model year Subaru Impreza (except WRX/STI) vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAR 16, 2010 – JUL 20, 2011 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2008-2008 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2008 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Production Dates : APR 23, 2007 – MAY 31, 2008 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2009-2009 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : JUN 11, 2008 – MAY 26, 2009 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2010-2010 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 18, 2009 – APR 19, 2010 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2011-2011 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2011 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 18, 2010 – AUG 30, 2011 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2012-2012 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : JUN 23, 2011 – JUN 27, 2012 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2013-2013 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2013 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 24, 2012 – JUN 27, 2013 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2014-2014 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014 model year Subaru Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 5 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 30, 2013 – JAN 31, 2014 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2009-2009 Subaru Forester Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : NOV 26, 2007 – MAR 26, 2009 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2010-2010 Subaru Forester Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : JAN 28, 2009 – AUG 06, 2010 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2011-2011 Subaru Forester Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 6 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2011 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : JUN 10, 2010 – AUG 31, 2011 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2012-2012 Subaru Forester Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 25, 2011 – MAY 16, 2012 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2009-2009 Subaru Impreza Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 model year Subaru Impreza (except WRX/STI) vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : JUN 11, 2008 – MAY 28, 2009 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 7 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2008-2011 model year Subaru Impreza (except WRX/STI), 2008-2014MY Subaru Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Due to incomplete repair instructions provided in the Subaru WQK-47 recall bulletin for Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles, additional anti-corrosion material needs to be applied to the four-way joint connector area of the brake line system for vehicles previously repaired under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311 (Subaru Recall no. WQK-47). Description of the Safety Risk : Depending on driving conditions, salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Brake fluid may leak from the perforated line(s). Since the center and rear brake lines work independently of one another, braking will still be possible if either (but not both) of the systems fail. The driver will be alerted to a fault in the brake system via illumination of the brake system warning telltale lamp because the fluid level will drop in the system. Failure of either the center or rear brake lines might cause the driver to misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : United States Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 8 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Chronology : November 13, 2014: Subaru’s chemical supplier for the rust-proofing used in the WQK-47 recall contacted the National Parts Sales Manager with a concern about current inventory levels of the rust-proofing material (i.e. higher than expected). November 14, 2014: FHI found that “Application of rust-proofing on 4-way connector” procedure was not complete in the Product Campaign Bulletin on affected Forester, Impreza, and Impreza WRX/STI vehicles. November 19, 2014 to December, 2014: Subaru investigated the published repair procedure and vehicles already completed under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311. December 16 2014: FHI concluded that Subaru will perform a safety recall in the U.S. market. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The remedy plan calls for dealers to rust-proof 4-way connector with anticorrosion wax. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 22, 2014 – DEC 22, 2014 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 26, 2015 – NR * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Subaru of America, Inc. Submission Date : APR 21,2015 NHTSA Recall No. : 14V-830 Manufacturer Recall No. : WQQ-52 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Subaru of America, Inc. Address : P.O. Box 6000 Cherry Hill NJ 08034-6000 Company phone : 856-488-8500 Number of potentially involved : 200,064 Population : Estimated percentage with defect : 0 Vehicle Information : Vehicle : 2011-2011 Subaru Impreza Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2011 model year Subaru Impreza (except WRX/STI) vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAR 16, 2010 – JUL 20, 2011 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2008-2008 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2008 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : APR 23, 2007 – MAY 31, 2008 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2010-2010 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 18, 2009 – APR 19, 2010 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2011-2011 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2011 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 18, 2010 – AUG 30, 2011 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2008-2008 Subaru Impreza Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2008 model year Subaru Impreza (except WRX/STI) vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Production Dates : APR 23, 2007 – JUN 30, 2008 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2009-2009 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : JUN 11, 2008 – MAY 26, 2009 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2012-2012 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : JUN 23, 2011 – JUN 27, 2012 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2013-2013 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2013 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 24, 2012 – JUN 27, 2013 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2014-2014 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 30, 2013 – JAN 31, 2014 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2009-2009 Subaru Forester Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : NOV 26, 2007 – MAR 26, 2009 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2010-2010 Subaru Forester Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 5 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : JAN 28, 2009 – AUG 06, 2010 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2011-2011 Subaru Forester Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2011 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : JUN 10, 2010 – AUG 31, 2011 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2009-2009 Subaru Impreza Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 model year Subaru Impreza (except WRX/STI) vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : JUN 11, 2008 – MAY 28, 2009 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 6 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle : 2012-2012 Subaru Forester Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 25, 2011 – MAY 16, 2012 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2013-2013 Subaru Forester Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2013 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAR 20, 2012 – JAN 07, 2013 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2010-2010 Subaru Impreza Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010 model year Subaru Impreza (except WRX/STI) vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 18, 2009 – APR 23, 2010 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 7 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2008-2011 model year Subaru Impreza (except WRX/STI), 2008-2014MY Subaru Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Due to incomplete repair instructions provided in the Subaru WQK-47 recall bulletin for Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles, additional anti-corrosion material needs to be applied to the four-way joint connector area of the brake line system for vehicles previously repaired under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311 (Subaru Recall no. WQK-47). This recall, NHTSA No. 14V-830 (Subaru recall no. WQQ-52) is specific to affected Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI customers who had their car remedied under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311 prior to December 23, 2014. Subaru has determined that this remedy was inadequate due to incomplete repair instructions provided to dealers. Affected Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles that were not repaired under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311 prior to December 23, 2014 will continue to be processed under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311. Note that affected vehicles not currently, or formerly registered, in the salt belt States identified above are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request. Description of the Safety Risk : Depending on driving conditions, salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Brake fluid may leak from the perforated line(s). Since the center and rear brake lines work independently of one another, braking will still be possible if either (but not both) of the systems fail. The driver will be alerted to a fault in the brake system via illumination of the brake system warning telltale lamp because the fluid level will drop in the system. Failure of either the center or rear brake lines might cause the driver to misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 8 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR FOREIGN STATES Country : NR Chronology : November 13, 2014: Subaru’s chemical supplier for the rust-proofing used in the WQK-47 recall contacted the National Parts Sales Manager with a concern about current inventory levels of the rust-proofing material (i.e. higher than expected). November 14, 2014: FHI found that “Application of rust-proofing on 4-way connector” procedure was not complete in the Product Campaign Bulletin on affected Forester, Impreza, and Impreza WRX/STI vehicles. November 19, 2014 to December, 2014: Subaru investigated the published repair procedure and vehicles already completed under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311. December 16 2014: FHI concluded that Subaru will perform a safety recall in the U.S. market. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The remedy plan calls for dealers to rust-proof 4-way connector with anticorrosion wax. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 27, 2015 – APR 27, 2015 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Subaru of America, Inc. Submission Date : JAN 02,2015 NHTSA Recall No. : 14V-830 Manufacturer Recall No. : WQQ-52 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Subaru of America, Inc. Address : P.O. Box 6000 Cherry Hill NJ 08034-6000 Company phone : 856-488-8500 Number of potentially involved : 198,900 Population : Estimated percentage with defect : 0 Vehicle Information : Vehicle : 2009-2009 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : JUN 11, 2008 – MAY 26, 2009 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2008-2008 Subaru Impreza Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2008 model year Subaru Impreza (except WRX/STI) vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Production Dates : APR 23, 2007 – JUN 30, 2008 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2011-2011 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2011 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 18, 2010 – AUG 30, 2011 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2012-2012 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : JUN 23, 2011 – JUN 27, 2012 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2013-2013 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2013 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Production Dates : MAY 24, 2012 – JUN 27, 2013 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2014-2014 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 30, 2013 – JAN 31, 2014 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2009-2009 Subaru Forester Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : NOV 26, 2007 – MAR 26, 2009 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2010-2010 Subaru Forester Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : JAN 28, 2009 – AUG 06, 2010 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2011-2011 Subaru Forester Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2011 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : JUN 10, 2010 – AUG 31, 2011 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2012-2012 Subaru Forester Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2012 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 25, 2011 – MAY 16, 2012 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2009-2009 Subaru Impreza Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2009 model year Subaru Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 5 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Impreza (except WRX/STI) vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : JUN 11, 2008 – MAY 28, 2009 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2013-2013 Subaru Forester Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2013 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAR 20, 2012 – JAN 07, 2013 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2010-2010 Subaru Impreza Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010 model year Subaru Impreza (except WRX/STI) vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 18, 2009 – APR 23, 2010 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2011-2011 Subaru Impreza Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 6 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2011 model year Subaru Impreza (except WRX/STI) vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAR 16, 2010 – JUL 20, 2011 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2008-2008 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2008 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : APR 23, 2007 – MAY 31, 2008 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Vehicle : 2010-2010 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : 4-DOOR Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2010 model year Subaru Impreza WRX/STI vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Production Dates : MAY 18, 2009 – APR 19, 2010 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) Range Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential VINs Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 7 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2008-2011 model year Subaru Impreza (except WRX/STI), 2008-2014MY Subaru Impreza WRX/STI, and 2009-2013 model year Subaru Forester vehicles, currently, or formerly, registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Due to incomplete repair instructions provided in the Subaru WQK-47 recall bulletin for Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles, additional anti-corrosion material needs to be applied to the four-way joint connector area of the brake line system for vehicles previously repaired under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311 (Subaru Recall no. WQK-47). This recall, NHTSA No. 14V-830 (Subaru recall no. WQQ-52) is specific to affected Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI customers who had their car remedied under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311 prior to December 23, 2014. Subaru has determined that this remedy was inadequate due to incomplete repair instructions provided to dealers. Affected Forester, Impreza, WRX, and STI vehicles that were not repaired under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311 prior to December 23, 2014 will continue to be processed under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311. Note that affected vehicles not currently, or formerly registered, in the salt belt States identified above are eligible for repair, at no cost to the customer, upon request. Description of the Safety Risk : Depending on driving conditions, salt water could splash on the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector, resulting in excessive corrosion of the brake lines. Brake fluid may leak from the perforated line(s). Since the center and rear brake lines work independently of one another, braking will still be possible if either (but not both) of the systems fail. The driver will be alerted to a fault in the brake system via illumination of the brake system warning telltale lamp because the fluid level will drop in the system. Failure of either the center or rear brake lines might cause the driver to misjudge the amount of brake pedal travel required to achieve the desired stopping distance. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : United States Part 573 Safety Recall Report 14V-830 Page 8 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Chronology : November 13, 2014: Subaru’s chemical supplier for the rust-proofing used in the WQK-47 recall contacted the National Parts Sales Manager with a concern about current inventory levels of the rust-proofing material (i.e. higher than expected). November 14, 2014: FHI found that “Application of rust-proofing on 4-way connector” procedure was not complete in the Product Campaign Bulletin on affected Forester, Impreza, and Impreza WRX/STI vehicles. November 19, 2014 to December, 2014: Subaru investigated the published repair procedure and vehicles already completed under NHTSA recall no. 14V-311. December 16 2014: FHI concluded that Subaru will perform a safety recall in the U.S. market. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The remedy plan calls for dealers to rust-proof 4-way connector with anticorrosion wax. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : NR Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 22, 2014 – DEC 22, 2014 Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 26, 2015 – NR * NR – Not Reported

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