Recall 98V042000: 1997–1998 Subaru Outback and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 20, 1998

Manufacturer

Subaru of america, inc.

Potentially affected

19,386vehicles

Model years

1997–1998

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This condition can cause unexpected movement of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash or property damage.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the automatic transmission shift lever assemblies (except the handle grip).

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Subaru Legacy139 complaints
• 1998 Subaru Legacy114 complaints
• 1997 Subaru Outback79 complaints
• 1998 Subaru Outback127 complaints