Make : SUBARU | Model : JUSTY | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19870801 - 19890301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V028000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19890331 | Date Received by ODI: 19890228 | Date Added to Database: 19890306 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE BEARING SEIZURE AND POSSIBLE REAR WHEELLOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL MODIFIED DIPSTICK AND INSERT INFORMATION IN OWNERS MANUAL ON THE CORRECT FLUID LEVEL CHECKING PROCEDURES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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