1999 SUBARU LEGACY Recalls (3)
- 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:
- 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).
1999 SUBARU LEGACY TSBs (26)
- Bulletin:
- WXJ67
- Component:
- 063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
- Summary:
- Subject on vehicle emission control information ( veci ) label. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 1510398
- Component:
- 120000 exterior lighting
- Summary:
- Installation instructions for addendum foglamp kit. *yc
- Bulletin:
- WXM70
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Subject on transmission control module shift logic. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 010898
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- Information on installing rear differential protector . *tt
- Bulletin:
- WXP73
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Information on the cruise control replacement kit. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 2000
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- This bulletin mentions if you have a 1999my or later vehicles with the new (second generation) 4eat and are diagnosing a code for a duty solenoid, check the transmission oil pan for any dents. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 115899
- Component:
- 180000 vehicle speed control
- Summary:
- Some customers may complain of slight hesitation on acceleration. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 115900
- Component:
- 075000 fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
- Summary:
- Subject regarding air intake chamber box breakage. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 166599
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Some customers may comment about the a/t temperature light flashing and code 38 found in the tcm. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 166599R
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Customer complaint that the a/t temperature light flashing and code 38 found in the tcm. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 116000
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Some vehicles may exhibit a check engine light indicator illiminated and code p0705 stored in the emission control unit (ecu). *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:
- 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:
- 17
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Subject regarding popping out of fifth gear condition. *jg
- Bulletin:
- 116702
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regading air flow meter sensing unit availability. *tt
- Bulletin:
- WWG90
- Component:
- 070000 fuel system, gasoline
- Summary:
- Subject regarding air flow meter sensor. *jg
- Bulletin:
- 035002
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- New procedure for replacing rear wheel bearings. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 127803
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Floor mat hook repair. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 166602
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Transmission control unit (tcu) code 45 and all-wheel drive harsh engagement. *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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