1999 SUBARU LEGACY Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V127000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 08, 1998 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Model Affected |
LEGACY |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
20306
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 08, 1998
Vehicle Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
20306
Model Affected
1999 SUBARU LEGACY
1999 Subaru Legacy Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, ALSO SERVICE PARTS SUPPLIED TO SUBARU DEALERS ARE INVOLVED (LOT NUMBERS F01 J21D2, F01 J30D2, F02 J09D1, F02 J09D2, AND F02 J20D1). THE PUROLATOR OIL FILTER CANS USED ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE CAUSING A VAPORIZED OIL SPRAY AND SUBSEQUENT OIL LEAK.
Defect Consequence:
THIS VAPORIZED OIL SPRAY CAN RESULT IN OIL VAPOR IGNITION BY THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THESE ENGINE OIL FILTERS.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
20306
Notes:
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
1999 SUBARU LEGACY Recall ID from NHTSA: 01V216000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 25, 2001 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Model Affected |
LEGACY |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
180000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 25, 2001
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
180000
Model Affected
1999 SUBARU LEGACY
1999 Subaru Legacy Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE SALT, CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE SPRING.
Defect Consequence:
DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE FRACTURE, A BROKEN SPRING COULD MOVE PAST THE SPRING SEAT AND CONTACT A FRONT TIRE. SOME TIRES HAVE DEFLATED DUE TO CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SPRING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL NOTIFIY CUSTOMERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A SPRING GUARD INSTALLED ON BOTH FRONT STRUTS TO PREVENT TIRE PUNCTURE AND REPLACE ANY BROKEN SPRINGS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
180000
Notes:
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
1999 SUBARU LEGACY Recall ID from NHTSA: 99V040000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 03, 1999 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Model Affected |
LEGACY |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
221987
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 03, 1999
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
221987
Model Affected
1999 SUBARU LEGACY
1999 Subaru Legacy Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAUSES THE VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE TO BE INCREASED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
221987
Notes:
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. WXQ-74