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1998 Subaru Forester recalls

1 campaign

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1998 Subaru Forester. Recalls apply to specific VINs, and the repair is free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included.

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99V-040

Service brakes

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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.

Risk: THIS CONDITION CAUSES THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE TO BE INCREASED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Mar 3, 1999NHTSA 99V040000

13 owner complaints cite service brakes, hydraulic · read them

Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 28, 2026NHTSA vehicle page

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