Recall 97V-210
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1997 Subaru Legacy: Exterior lighting (hazard flashing warning lights, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-210
- Reported
- November 13, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 19,730 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Insufficient clearance within the hazard warning light switch housing can cause a binding between the actuating button and the housing.
The risk
The switch could stick in an intermediate position when deactivating, resulting in the turn signals becoming inoperable.
The fix
Dealers will install a modified hazard warning switch.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin january 5, 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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 1997