NHTSA Recall 94V052000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V052000; Date: Mar. 23, 1994
Sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicle occupants to be thrown around the vehicle and cause loss of vehicle control which can result in an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Subaru Legacy; 1991 Subaru Legacy; 1992 Subaru Legacy; 1993 Subaru Legacy; 1990 Subaru Loyale; 1991 Subaru Loyale; 1992 Subaru Loyale; 1993 Subaru Loyale; 1990 Subaru Xt-6; 1991 Subaru Xt-6; 1992 Subaru Xt-6; 1993 Subaru Xt-6
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 31,295
Recall Summary:
When the vehicle is driven continuously under extremely cold temperatures (-22 degrees f. ) and high humidity weather conditions, the transmission breathing (air) vent can be blocked due to moisture freezing at the oil level gauge. If this occurs, pressure inside the transmission case will increase and push out the rear oil seal, causing transmission oil leakage. The lack of lubrication can burn the internal components of the transmission, cause the transmission to seize and the vehicle to come to a sudden stop.
How to Fix:
Dealers will modify the oil gauge pipe and modify the oil level gauge (dipstick) or replace it, depending on the type of dipstick in the vehicle.
Recall Notes:
System: powertrain; transmission; 5 speed. Vehicle description: xt-6 and legacy all-wheel drive 5-speed manual transmissions and loyale equipped with an on-demand 4 wheel drive 5-speed transmissions; registered in the following states: ak, CT, DE, IL, in, IA, me, MD, MA, mi, mn, nh, NJ, NY, OH, PA, ri, vt, WI. Note: if your equipment is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact Subaru service at 1-800-782-2783. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 24, 1994
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