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1996 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall - Campaign #98V091000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 SUBARU OUTBACK RECALL - #98V091000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY : HANGER,BRACKET

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.

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Vehicle 1996 SUBARU OUTBACK
Manufacturer SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured between 6/3/1996 - 9/30/1996
Recalled on 5/6/1998
Influenced by SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Owners Notified on 6/29/1998
# Affected 29,442
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
 
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY THE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BRACKETS.
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).
See also 1996 SUBARU OUTBACK Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
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