1996 SUBARU LEGACY Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 98V091000 on 05/05/1998
- Component:
- Suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger,bracket
- Manufactured:
- 06/02/1996 - 09/29/1996
- Affected:
- 29,442
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger station wagon, sedan and sport utility vehicles. due to improper welding, fractures can occur on the support bracket of the front transverse link.
- Consequence:
- Such fractures can result in partial or complete separation of the bracket causing a failure of the lower suspension mounting, leading to a loss of vehicle control.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and replace if necessary the front suspension support brackets.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began june 29, 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:
- 98V315000 on 12/13/1998
- Component:
- Air bags
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1994 - 07/30/1995
- Affected:
- 95,673
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. inadvertent air bag deployment can occur after undercarriage contact of the tow hooks with curbs, dips, speedbumps, potholes, etc.
- Consequence:
- Unexpected air bag deployment could result in personal injury.
- Correction:
- Dealers will remove the front tow hooks.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began june 1, 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 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).
1996 SUBARU LEGACY TSBs (21)
- Bulletin:
- 0114195
- Component:
- 354300 equipment:mechanical:carrier/rack
- Summary:
- crossbar kit installation. *sd
- Bulletin:
- 159995
- Component:
- 162200 structure:body:bumpers
- Summary:
- accessory protective bumper cover adhesion. *sd
- Bulletin:
- SUB199701
- Component:
- 021600 suspension:front:wheel bearing
- Summary:
- 1995-97 legacy rear wheel bearing/seal noise. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 971006WXF63
- Component:
- 112000 electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
- Summary:
- Vehicles may experience loss of voltage regulation from the alternator due to insufficient wiring contact to the alternator ic regulator. *yc
- Bulletin:
- WXK68
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Subject on transverse link assemblies. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 010398
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Some vehicles experience moisture accumulation in the headlights. *yc
- Bulletin:
- WXK68
- Component:
- 020000 suspension
- Summary:
- Procedures on transverse link assemblies. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 08-06097
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- Service manual supplement volume 7 for the abs 5.3i system. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 010898
- Component:
- 105000 power train:driveline
- Summary:
- Information on installing rear differential protector . *tt
- Bulletin:
- 130499
- Component:
- 354600 equipment:mechanical:wrecker and wheel lift devices
- Summary:
- Subject regarding front tow-hook removal campaign. *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:
- 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:
- 17
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Subject regarding shifter rattle. *jg
- 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:
- 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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