Recall 00V391000 — STEERING:LINKAGES Defect in 2001-2001 SUBARU LEGACY
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,977 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 00V391000 |
| Manufacturer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,977 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT BEARING HOUSINGS WITH A LOT NUMBER OF OF15.
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