2001 SUBARU LEGACY RECALL - #01V034000
RECALL FOR SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUALLY-ADJUSTABLE (NON-POWERED) SEATS. CERTAIN INNER FRONT SLIDE RAIL LATCH MECHANISMS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2001 SUBARU LEGACY |
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| Manufacturer |
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/19/2000 - 11/9/2000 |
| Recalled on |
2/12/2001 |
| Influenced by |
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/30/2001 |
| # Affected |
3,627 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUALLY-ADJUSTABLE (NON-POWERED) SEATS. CERTAIN INNER FRONT SLIDE RAIL LATCH MECHANISMS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED. |
| Consequences |
IF AN INNER SLIDE RAIL LATCH MECHANISM BREAKS DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING, FORWARD AND REARWARD SEAT ADJUSTMENT WILL NO LONGER BE POSSIBLE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SLIDE RAILS COULD BREAK, EXPOSING THE OCCUPANT TO A RISK OF INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH FRONT SEAT INNER SLIDE RAILS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 30, 2001. 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. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2001 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER
2001 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2001 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2001 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2001 SUBARU LEGACY Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
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Comments
10/14/2013 - Unhappy Subaru Owner
Rear rusted out even after recall for extra coat of paint.