1990 Subaru Legacy Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1990 Subaru Legacy. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 94V052000Mar 23, 199431,295 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Manual transmission
  Covers: Subaru Legacy 1990–1993, Loyale 1990–1993, XT6 1990–1993

  Reported issue: When the vehicle is driven continuously under extremely cold temperatures (-22 degrees f.) and high humidity weather conditions, the transmission breathing (air) vent can be blocked due to moisture freezing at the oil level gauge. If this occurs, pressure inside the transmission case will increase and push out the rear oil seal, causing transmission oil leakage. The lack of lubrication can burn the internal…

  Possible consequence: Sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicle occupants to be thrown around the vehicle and cause loss of vehicle control which can result in an accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will modify the oil gauge pipe and modify the oil level gauge (dipstick) or replace it, depending on the type of dipstick in the vehicle.

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• 91V082000May 30, 199176,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Subaru Legacy 1990–1991, XT 1989–1991, Loyale 1989–1990

  Reported issue: Under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.

  Possible consequence: Delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

  Remedy: Install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.

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• 90V184000Oct 16, 1990103,744 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
  Covers: Subaru Legacy 1990–1991

  Reported issue: Torque of latch screws on front doors may loosen over time due to a gap between the latch base plate and inner door panel under the screw head.

  Possible consequence: The affected door may not be opened from inside,preventing exit from that door.

  Remedy: Replace front door latch screws with "lock-tight" screws.

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• 90V110000Jun 4, 199081,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
  Covers: Subaru Legacy 1990

  Reported issue: The defroster lever pin of the defroster shutter door may become dislocated and allow the shutter to close, preventing defroster from functioning.

  Possible consequence: Non-functioning defroster would adversely affect drivervisibility.

  Remedy: Install a positioning stopper device to prevent dislocation of defroster lever pin to assure defroster operation.

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