NHTSA Recall 98V035000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V035000; Date: Feb. 20, 1998
Operation of a vehicle with a missing throttle shaft bearing can eventuallly lead to an incomplete return of the throttle valve resulting in a high idling condition.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Subaru Legacy; 1997 Subaru Outback
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 61,115
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The throttle shaft ball bearing on the sensor side of the throttle body assembly was not installed in certain throttle bodies.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the throttle body and replace the throttle assembly if the bearing is missing.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began April 27, 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 1-800-782-2783. 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: Apr 27, 1998
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