NHTSA recall 98V-042 (98V042000)

power train recall reported February 20, 1998 - about 19,386 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V042000
Also written as: 98V-042
Reported: February 20, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~19,386
Component: power train

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLIES (EXCEPT THE HANDLE GRIP).

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-042 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Subaru Legacy - 1997, 1998

Subaru Outback - 1997, 1998

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.