NHTSA recall 98V042000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 98V042000 |
| Manufacturer | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Reported | 1998-02-20 |
| Owners notified | 1998-06-15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) |
| Units potentially affected | 19386 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. DUE TO POOR WELDS, IGNITION KEYS CAN STICK, SHIFT LEVERS/LINKAGES CAN BREAK AND SHIFT LEVERS CAN MOVE.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLIES (EXCEPT THE HANDLE GRIP).
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 15, 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).
| 1997 SUBARU LEGACY | Built 1997-05-09 to 1997-08-28. |
|---|---|
| 1998 SUBARU LEGACY | Built 1997-05-09 to 1997-08-28. |
| 1997 SUBARU OUTBACK | Built 1997-05-09 to 1997-08-28. |
| 1998 SUBARU OUTBACK | Built 1997-05-09 to 1997-08-28. |
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