NHTSA recall 00V-391 (00V391000)

steering recall reported November 21, 2000 - about 1,977 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 00V391000
Also written as: 00V-391
Manufacturer number: WXY-82
Reported: November 21, 2000
Vehicles affected: ~1,977
Component: steering

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A CASTING FLAW IN THE RIGHT FRONT BEARING HOUSING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING IF THE CASTING FLAW SHOULD EXIST IN THE TIE-ROD ARM.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CASTING FLAW COULD CAUSE GREASE LEAKAGE, FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE DUE TO LOSS OF GREASE, OR LOSS OF STEERING DUE TO TIE-ROD END SEPARATION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT BEARING HOUSINGS WITH A LOT NUMBER OF OF15.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 00V-391 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Subaru Legacy - 2001

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