Recall 98V-091
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recalled the 1996 to 1997 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model: Suspension (front, springs, leaf spring assembly, hanger,bracket).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-091
- Reported
- May 4, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 29,442 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace if necessary the front suspension support brackets.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[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 1996 to 1997
- Subaru Outback 1996 to 1997