1998 Subaru Forester
Safety Recalls & Notices
We found 4 safety recalls for the 1998 Subaru Forester. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Subaru dealer to schedule free repairs.
Summary
Certain vehicle do not comply with Regulation 6 - Statement of Compliance. Compliance label was not expressed in both official languages in regard to vehicle classification. Correction: No corrective action will be taken for existing vehicles. Correct compliance label will be affixed in current production vehicles.
Summary
On certain vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), the brake master cylinder secondary circuit may not function in extremely cold weather due to brake fluid bypassing the fluid supply valve, which remains open. This condition can result in the brake pedal going to the floor during normal light brake application, thereby increasing stopping distance. Correction: Brake master cylinder will be repaired or replaced as required.
Summary
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 215 - BUMPERS. THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER IMPACT TEST FOR THE STANDARD CAUSES THE RIGHT FRONT FOG LAMP LENS TO BREAK. CORRECTION: A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED BEHIND THE FRONT BUMPER ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS). (THE 1999 2.2 LITER LEGACY VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED). IN EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER, THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE IS INCREASED.
Potential Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAUSES THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE TO BE INCREASED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
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