NHTSA Recall 98V127000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V127000; Date: Jun. 8, 1998
This vaporized oil spray can result in oil vapor ignition by the hot exhaust system resulting in a possible underhood fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Subaru Legacy; 1999 Subaru Legacy
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 20,306
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, also service parts supplied to Subaru dealers are involved (lot numbers f01 j21d2, f01 j30d2, f02 j09d1, f02 j09d2, and f02 j20d1). The purolator oil filter cans used on these vehicles can fracture causing a vaporized oil spray and subsequent oil leak.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace these engine oil filters.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began September 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: Sep 15, 1998
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