Recall 98V127000: 1998–1999 Subaru Legacy

Report received

Jun 8, 1998

Manufacturer

Subaru of america, inc.

Potentially affected

20,306vehicles

Model years

1998–1999

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, also service parts supplied to subaru dealers are involved (lot numbers f01 j21d2, f01 j30d2, f02 j09d1, f02 j09d2, and f02 j20d1). The purolator oil filter cans used on these vehicles can fracture causing a vaporized oil spray and subsequent oil leak.

Possible consequence

This vaporized oil spray can result in oil vapor ignition by the hot exhaust system resulting in a possible underhood fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace these engine oil filters.

Affected model years

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

• 1998 Subaru Legacy114 complaints
• 1999 Subaru Legacy94 complaints