NHTSA Recall 99V249000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V249000; Date: Sep. 17, 1999
This can result in loosening of the bracket and subsequent separation of the transverse link from the vehicle frame.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Subaru Legacy
Component: Power Train:driveline:center Support Bearing
Manufactured by: Subaru Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 13
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sedan l model passenger vehicles. Anti-rust coating was incorrectly applied to the transverse link mounting surface of the vehicle body. Over time the coating shrinks, causing a torque decrease of the bolt that secures the transverse link bracket to the vehicle body.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if necessary, remove the anti-rust coating under the mounting location of the left transverve link mounting bracket bolt and retorque the mounting bolt to the required torque.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began September 27, 1999. 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 27, 1999
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