NHTSA Recall 00V391000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V391000; Date: Nov. 21, 2000
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Subaru Legacy
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,977
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace all front bearing housings with a lot number of of15.
Recall Notes:
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 1-800-782-2783. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 26, 2001
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