NHTSA recall 97V-210 (97V210000)

exterior lighting recall reported November 13, 1997 - about 19,730 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V210000
Also written as: 97V-210
Reported: November 13, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~19,730
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE WITHIN THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SWITCH HOUSING CAN CAUSE A BINDING BETWEEN THE ACTUATING BUTTON AND THE HOUSING.

Why it is dangerous

THE SWITCH COULD STICK IN AN INTERMEDIATE POSITION WHEN DEACTIVATING, RESULTING IN THE TURN SIGNALS BECOMING INOPERABLE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED HAZARD WARNING SWITCH.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-210 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Subaru Legacy - 1997

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