Recall 00V-391
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2001 Subaru Legacy: Steering (linkages).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-391
- Reported
- November 21, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 1,977 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will replace all front bearing housings with a lot number of of15.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began january 26, 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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 2001