SUBARU LEGACY 2001: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V391000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2001 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-01-26 | 2000-11-21 | 2000-11-29 |
Production Dates: 2000-08-14 - 2000-08-28
Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WXY-82
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1977
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A CASTING FLAW IN THE RIGHT FRONT BEARING HOUSING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING IF THE CASTING FLAW SHOULD EXIST IN THE TIE-ROD ARM.
THIS CASTING FLAW COULD CAUSE GREASE LEAKAGE, FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE DUE TO LOSS OF GREASE, OR LOSS OF STEERING DUE TO TIE-ROD END SEPARATION.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT BEARING HOUSINGS WITH A LOT NUMBER OF OF15.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 26, 2001.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 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'.
