SUBARU JUSTY 1988: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V028000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | JUSTY | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-03-31 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-03-06 |
Production Dates: 1987-08-01 - 1989-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 15000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE TRANSMISSION CASE DIPSTICK AND THE FLUID LEVEL CHECKING METHOD, THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE EXTENSION HOUSING BEARING.
THIS COULD CAUSE BEARING SEIZURE AND POSSIBLE REAR WHEELLOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
INSTALL MODIFIED DIPSTICK AND INSERT INFORMATION IN OWNERS MANUAL ON THE CORRECT FLUID LEVEL CHECKING PROCEDURES.
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION FLUID.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIVE SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES.
