Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSRECALL 99V040000: BRAKE SYSTEM DEFECT
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Recall 99V040000: Brake System Defect
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Recall 99V040000: Brake System Defect
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. This condition causes the vehicle stopping distance to be increased, possibly resulting in a crash.
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
Owner notification began June 7, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Subaru at Subaru at
1-800-782-2783. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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. This condition causes the vehicle stopping distance to be increased, possibly resulting in a crash.
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
Owner notification began June 7, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Subaru at Subaru at
1-800-782-2783. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.