1990 Subaru Loyale Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1990 Subaru Loyale. 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.

• 95V103006May 24, 1995100,825 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Subaru Loyale 1990, Justy 1987–1991, GL 1988 +1 more

  Reported issue: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

  Possible consequence: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

  Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is…

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• 94V052000Mar 23, 199431,295 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Manual transmission
  Covers: Subaru Loyale 1990–1993, Legacy 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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• 91V091000Jun 11, 199119,763 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Subaru Loyale 1990–1991

  Reported issue: Transmission shift linkage may be incorrectly adjusted and would not be engaged in a full park position when placed in park.

  Possible consequence: If transmission park mechanism is not in park while thevehicle is running or on an incline, a runaway situation would occur whichcould result in a vehicle accident.

  Remedy: Repair the transmission park mechanism.

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

  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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NHTSA investigations

• PE91039Reverse delayed engagementClosed · Jan 23, 1991

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