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  • Subaru Recall Weakens GM Defense that Brake Line Rust is Maintenance Issue

    07/08/2014 9:29:09 AM PDT · by jazusamo · 24 replies
    NLPC ^ | July 8, 2014 | Mark Modica
    Subaru last week announced a second recall for vehicles which are prone to brake line corrosion in "salt belt" states. This latest recall follows a 2013 recall for the same issue, which can cause brake failure from burst brake lines due to rust. As Subaru does the right thing by consumers and motorists regarding the safety concern, General Motors continues to claim that brake line rust is a normal maintenance issue and refuses to recall its vehicles with the same problem. The Subaru recall weakens GM's defense that rusting brake lines do not need to be addressed by manufacturers...