2000 SUBARU LEGACY RECALL - #99V249000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 SUBARU LEGACY |
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| Manufacturer |
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/12/1999 - 8/25/1999 |
| Recalled on |
9/28/1999 |
| Influenced by |
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/27/1999 |
| # Affected |
13 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE BRACKET AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION OF THE TRANSVERSE LINK FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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). |
| See also |
2000 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2000 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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