1998 Subaru Outback Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 Subaru Outback. 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.

• 01V216000Jun 25, 2001180,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs
  Covers: Subaru Outback 1995–1999, Legacy 1995–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with front coil springs originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new york, new jersey, new hampshire, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. The front…

  Possible consequence: Depending on the location of the fracture, a broken spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire. Some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring.

  Remedy: Dealers will notifiy customers to bring their vehicle to an authorize dealership to have a spring guard installed on both front struts to prevent tire puncture and replace any broken springs free of charge. Owner notification began september 18, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…

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• 98V042000Feb 20, 199819,386 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
  Covers: Subaru Outback 1997–1998, Legacy 1997–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. Due to poor welds, ignition keys can stick, shift levers/linkages can break and shift levers can move.

  Possible consequence: This condition can cause unexpected movement of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash or property damage.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the automatic transmission shift lever assemblies (except the handle grip).

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