NHTSA Recall 98V042000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V042000; Date: Feb. 20, 1998
This condition can cause unexpected movement of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash or property damage.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Subaru Legacy; 1998 Subaru Legacy; 1997 Subaru Outback; 1998 Subaru Outback
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 19,386
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission shift lever assemblies (except the handle grip).
Recall Notes:
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 1-800-782-2783. 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: Jun 15, 1998
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