Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 063103 | 12/08/2004 | 063103R | 10002989 | Replacement of the electronic control unit (ecu) for anti-lock brake system (abs) repair. *tt update. *tt | 10/03/2003 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 063304 | 02/15/2004 | 10006340 | Disc brake pad modification for uneven or premature worn brake pads. *tt | 04/28/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/26/2006 | 59287 | 1 | 11/27/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 35 mph on a gravel road a deer ran out in front of the vehicle. the contact tapped the brake pedal to miss the deer; this in turn caused the contact to lose control. the vehicle hit a double post head on, then slid down an embankment and stood on its nose. it then flipped onto the driver's side, rolled onto its top and then rested on its wheels. seat belts were in use, but did not restrain the occupant. frontal and side airbags did not deploy, injuries were sustained. the insurance company inspected the vehicle, but they could not determine why the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was totaled, the manufacturer has been consulted. *ak | |||
| 09/23/2003 | 12000 | 1 | |
| Had started to brake in order slow down vehicle and felt the brake pedal going to the floor. vehicle failed to stop right away. had been in contact with dealership concerning brakes. problem had not been resolved.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 04/05/2005 | 11000 | 5 | 08/01/2000 |
| While backing out of a parking space the vehicle accelerated. no impact reported. *ak the problem had not been completely corrected. the consumer almost hit a pedestrian in a parking lot due to this problem. when backing out, the vehicle started out slow but would then surge in reverse. the brakes felt spongy. the front brake pads were sticking to the sliders. the pads were removed and the corrosion was cleaned. the vehicle accelerated like it was in cruise and when the consumers foot was taken off of the gas, the speed would remain the same. *sc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 08/30/2007 | 40000 | 1 | 10/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 subaru forester. while performing a routine inspection and oil change, the mechanic noticed that the rotors were cracked. the mechanic replaced the rotors. the dealer and manufacturer were notified and they stated that the failure was caused by wear. the current and failure mileages were 40,000. updated 11/07/07 *tr | |||
| 11/23/2004 | 2 | 10/01/2003 | |
| Rotor prematurely worn. car was purchased 10/03. rotors have had to be turned twice since purchase date. *jb | |||
| 04/21/2004 | 15000 | 2 | |
| Brake rotors failed at 15,000 miles. consumer stated that 2,000 miles later the rotors needed to be replaced again. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 06/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| The emergency brake was engaged, consumer drove the vehicle, and burned other part of the rear brake system. dealer replaced drum and wheel cylinder. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 06/11/2003 | 1 | ||
| The emergency brake was engaged, consumer drove the vehicle, and burned other part of the rear brake system. dealer replaced drum and wheel cylinder. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/10/2006 | 18046 | 1 | 05/13/2003 |
| 2003 subaru forester purchased may 2003 1. brakes did not feel correct - low brake pedal 2. made appointment at aaa auto mark car care center for brakes to be checked 3. aaa auto mark car care center person said that our master cylinder was leaking and needed to be replaced. our vehicle mileage - 18046 - and even that the car was out of warranty (36 months maximum), they contacted the local subaru but subaru said seeing the car was out of the 36 month warranty period, subaru would not pay for the part or repair. 4. we had to have the vehicle repaired so aaa auto mark car care center purchased the parts needed (1- master cylinder, 2 wheel cylinders) and replaced them. we asked for and received the old parts. 5. my husband and i have had many cars over many years and never have had to replace a master cylinder even though the mileage driven on the cars was much higher than 18046 on the subaru. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| Consumer called complaining about having problems with the brakes . also states that while she is driving and steps on the brake pad the brake pad feels like if something is absorbing the pad. dealer was contacted and stated that is normal because a new brake system. ts | |||