Recall 98V-042
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1997 to 1998 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model: Power train (automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-042
- Reported
- February 20, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 19,386 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. Due to poor welds, ignition keys can stick, shift levers/linkages can break and shift levers can move.
The risk
This condition can cause unexpected movement of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash or property damage.
The fix
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission shift lever assemblies (except the handle grip).
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began june 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-[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 1997 to 1998
- Subaru Outback 1997 to 1998