| Make : SUBARU | Model : LEGACY | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19960603 - 19960831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V210000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980105 | Date Received by ODI: 19971113 | Date Added to Database: 19971120 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 19730 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE WITHIN THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SWITCH HOUSING CAN CAUSE A BINDING BETWEEN THE ACTUATING BUTTON AND THE HOUSING. |
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Consequence:
THE SWITCH COULD STICK IN AN INTERMEDIATE POSITION WHEN DEACTIVATING, RESULTING IN THE TURN SIGNALS BECOMING INOPERABLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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