NHTSA Recall 98V091000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V091000; Date: May. 4, 1998
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Subaru Legacy; 1997 Subaru Legacy; 1996 Subaru Outback; 1997 Subaru Outback
Component: Suspension:front:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:hanger,bracket
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 29,442
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace if necessary the front suspension support brackets.
Recall Notes:
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 1-800-782-2783. 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 29, 1998
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