1992 Subaru Legacy Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1992 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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• 92V044000Apr 1, 19929,500 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Subaru Legacy 1992

  Reported issue: A misalignment of the rear seat cushion latching bracket reinforcement plate to the floor required a machine tap to clear the opening for a mounting bolt. The top of the fuel tank may have been punctured when the tap was used.

  Possible consequence: The puncture in the top of the fuel tank could cause fuelto leak, which could result in a vehicle fire when leaks occur near a source ofignition.

  Remedy: Inspect the fuel tanks; replace them if they are punctured.

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