Subaru is recalling approximately 200,00 Legacy and Outback all-wheel-drive models because the brake lines can rust and leak fluid according to the Associated Press.
The company sold approximately 400,000 Legacy and Outback vehicles during the affected years, according to Ward's AutoInfoBank.
The recall affects vehicles manufactured from 2005 through 2009 and were sold in 20 different "salt belt" states located mainly in the Midwest and Northeast.
States that rely heavily on road salt include Delaware, Indiana, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, and Vermont to name a few according to a report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
In documents filed by the U.S. NHTSA this week, salty water can cause the brake lines to "rust and leak."
If fluid does leak from the brake lines, it could take longer for drivers to stop their vehicle, which increases the chance of a crash.
"What you'd notice is a decrease in pressure and an increase in stopping distances," said Michael McHale, a Subaru spokesman, according to the Associated Press.
Subaru said today, April 2, that "no reports, accidents, injuries, or incidents of failure have occurred" so far due to the issues. The problem was discovered during an internal testing program run by Subaru according to the Reuters.
Owners can take their vehicle to their nearest Subaru dealership for a free inspection. If an issue is found, dealers will rustproof the affected location with anti-corrosion wax and replace the brake lines if required.
All repairs involving the issue will be done free of charge according to Subaru.
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