Recall
Subaru Justy — 89V028000
NHTSA ID
89V028000
Make
Subaru
Model
Justy
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1989-02-28
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
15,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE TRANSMISSION CASE DIPSTICK AND THE FLUID LEVEL CHECKING METHOD, THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE EXTENSION HOUSING BEARING.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE BEARING SEIZURE AND POSSIBLE REAR WHEELLOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL MODIFIED DIPSTICK AND INSERT INFORMATION IN OWNERS MANUAL ON THE CORRECT FLUID LEVEL CHECKING PROCEDURES.