Recall 98V091000: 1996–1997 Subaru Legacy and 1 other model

Report received

May 4, 1998

Manufacturer

Subaru of america, inc.

Potentially affected

29,442vehicles

Model years

1996–1997

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 station wagon, sedan and sport utility vehicles. Due to improper welding, fractures can occur on the support bracket of the front transverse link.

Possible 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.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace if necessary the front suspension support brackets.

Affected model years

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

• 1996 Subaru Legacy123 complaints
• 1997 Subaru Legacy139 complaints
• 1996 Subaru Outback46 complaints
• 1997 Subaru Outback79 complaints