Recalls 14V-311 and 14V-830: brake lines can corrode (salt states)
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What causes "Recalls 14V-311 and 14V-830: brake lines can corrode (salt states)" on the Subaru WRX and STI (GE/GH/GR/GV, 2008-2014), and how is it fixed?
NHTSA says salt water can splash onto the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector. Fix: Dealers check for leaks, replace lines that seep, and apply anti-corrosion wax, free (14V-311 from July 2014; 14V-830 from January 27, 2015).
Symptoms
Brake fluid seeping from rusted lines near the fuel tank; a longer stopping distance if it leaks.
Cause
NHTSA says salt water can splash onto the brake lines through a gap in the fuel tank protector. 14V-311 covers 2008-14 Impreza WRX/STI registered in 20 salt-belt states and DC; 14V-830 added wax at the four-way joint for cars already fixed before December 23, 2014.
Fix (summary)
Dealers check for leaks, replace lines that seep, and apply anti-corrosion wax, free (14V-311 from July 2014; 14V-830 from January 27, 2015). Cars outside the listed states are repaired on request. Check the VIN, and inspect the lines on any salt-state car.
Related build entries
Other GE/GH/GR/GV problems
- Recall 19V-149: brake light switch can fail (2008-14 sedans incl. STI)
- Recall 19V-297: replacement ignition switch can slip to ACC
- Takata passenger air bag inflator recalls (2008-14)
- 5-speed crunches or grinds into 3rd as the synchro wears
- EJ255/EJ257 ringland failure from detonation
More for this car
- All Subaru WRX and STI (GE/GH/GR/GV, 2008-2014) fitment answers · GE/GH/GR/GV common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- NHTSA recall 14V-311: brake line corrosion (salt states), incl. 2008-14 Impreza WRX/STI — NHTSA (recall record filed by Subaru of America) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)2008-14 Impreza WRX/STI, salt states; inspect, wax, replace seeping lines; from July 2014.
- NHTSA recall 14V-830: brake line four-way joint corrosion (salt states), incl. 2008-14 WRX and STI — NHTSA (recall record filed by Subaru of America) (regulatory; read 2026-10-26; full page read)Four-way joint wax for cars fixed before December 23, 2014; from January 27, 2015.
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