NHTSA recall 89V028000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 89V028000 |
| Manufacturer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Reported | 1989-02-28 |
| Owners notified | 1989-03-31 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Units potentially affected | 15000 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THIS COULD CAUSE BEARING SEIZURE AND POSSIBLE REAR WHEELLOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
INSTALL MODIFIED DIPSTICK AND INSERT INFORMATION IN OWNERS MANUAL ON THE CORRECT FLUID LEVEL CHECKING PROCEDURES.
Notes
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION FLUID.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIVE SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES.
| 1988 SUBARU JUSTY | Built 1987-08-01 to 1989-03-01. |
|---|---|
| 1989 SUBARU JUSTY | Built 1987-08-01 to 1989-03-01. |
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