1998 SUBARU LEGACY Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 98V042000 on 02/26/1998
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
- Manufactured:
- 05/08/1997 - 08/27/1997
- Affected:
- 19,386
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. due to poor welds, ignition keys can stick, shift levers/linkages can break and shift levers can move.
- Consequence:
- This condition can cause unexpected movement of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash or property damage.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the automatic transmission shift lever assemblies (except the handle grip).
- Notes:
- Owner notification began june 15, 1998.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).
- Campaign:
- 98V127000 on 06/10/1998
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 01/20/1998 - 04/06/1998
- Affected:
- 20,306
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- This vaporized oil spray can result in oil vapor ignition by the hot exhaust system resulting in a possible underhood fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and replace these engine oil filters.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began september 15, 1998. 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).
- Campaign:
- 99V040000 on 03/16/1999
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
- Manufactured:
- 04/10/1997 - 03/09/1999
- Affected:
- 221,987
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- This condition causes the vehicle stopping distance to be increased, possibly resulting in a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began june 7, 1999. 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 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).
- Campaign:
- 00I002000 on 08/23/2000
- Component:
- Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Manufactured:
- 02/29/1996 - 05/30/1997
- Affected:
- 223,520
- Defect:
- This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some of these vehicles have an alternator problem that can result in a loss of charging capability.
- Consequence:
- If the alternator fails, the alternator warning telltale will alert the driver to the problem, giving ample opportunity to seek repair before a loss of battery power, which, if the warning were ignored, could ultimately result in a loss of vehicle power (engine stall).
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the alternator with a modified alternator. owners will also be cautioned that, should the alternator telltale warning lamp illuminate, they must seek immediate repair to avoid the eventual loss of electrical power, which could result in an engine stall.
- Notes:
- Subaru has decided to conduct a service program to replace the alternator. this replacement campaign will be conducted in phases.owner notification began november 15, 2000.owners can contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783, concerning this program.
- Campaign:
- 01V216000 on 06/25/2001
- Component:
- Suspension:front:springs:coil springs
- Manufactured:
- 01/24/1994 - 01/29/1998
- Affected:
- 180,000
- Defect:
- 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.
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
1998 SUBARU LEGACY TSBs (14)
- Bulletin:
- 115398
- Component:
- 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
- Summary:
- Customer may complain of a slight engine hesitation on vehicles with manual transmissions 2.5l and 2.2l engines. tt
- Bulletin:
- 010898
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- Information on installing rear differential protector . *tt
- Bulletin:
- 034899
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Vehicles equipped with manual transmissions may exhibit first gear popping out while driving. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 040599
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Subject regarding brake master cylinder safety recall campaign on some vehicles with abs. *tt
- Bulletin:
- WXW81
- Component:
- 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may experience a loss of alternator charging due to a broken brush wire. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 040901
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Subject on regarding steering knocking/rattle noise when turning. *et
- Bulletin:
- 170601
- Component:
- 151400 seat belts:front:buckle assembly
- Summary:
- Information regarding seat belt latch slides to the lower seat belt anchor. *yh updated *eh
- Bulletin:
- 010102
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Information regarding front spring guard bulletin update. *yd
- Bulletin:
- 035002
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- New procedure for replacing rear wheel bearings. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 035203
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- Clutch pedal sticking. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 063103
- Component:
- 036100 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module
- Summary:
- Replacement of the electronic control unit (ecu) for anti-lock brake system (abs) repair. *tt update. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 02
- Component:
- 061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
- Summary:
- Rubbing mark on timing belt. subaru. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 07
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Headlight bulb socket repairs. *kb
- Bulletin:
- SB-05-50-10R
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Subaru: there is a steering wheel vibration at highway speeds due to an imporper wheel balance. *rm
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