| Make : SUBARU | Model : LEGACY | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19960603 - 19960930 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V091000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980629 | Date Received by ODI: 19980504 | Date Added to Database: 19980506 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 29442 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER STATION WAGON, SEDAN AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING, FRACTURES CAN OCCUR ON THE SUPPORT BRACKET OF THE FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK. |
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Consequence:
SUCH FRACTURES CAN RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET CAUSING A FAILURE OF THE LOWER SUSPENSION MOUNTING, LEADING TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY THE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BRACKETS. |
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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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