| Make : SUBARU | Model : LEGACY | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19970509 - 19970828 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V042000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980615 | Date Received by ODI: 19980220 | Date Added to Database: 19980227 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 19386 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLIES (EXCEPT THE HANDLE GRIP). |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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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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