Recall
Subaru Legacy — 00V391000
NHTSA ID
00V391000
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2000-11-21
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
1,977
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
WXY-82
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A CASTING FLAW IN THE RIGHT FRONT BEARING HOUSING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING IF THE CASTING FLAW SHOULD EXIST IN THE TIE-ROD ARM.
Consequence
THIS CASTING FLAW COULD CAUSE GREASE LEAKAGE, FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE DUE TO LOSS OF GREASE, OR LOSS OF STEERING DUE TO TIE-ROD END SEPARATION.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT BEARING HOUSINGS WITH A LOT NUMBER OF OF15.