NHTSA recall 98V-091 (98V091000)

suspension recall reported May 4, 1998 - about 29,442 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V091000
Also written as: 98V-091
Reported: May 4, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~29,442
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER STATION WAGON, SEDAN AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING, FRACTURES CAN OCCUR ON THE SUPPORT BRACKET OF THE FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK.

Why it is dangerous

SUCH FRACTURES CAN RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE BRACKET CAUSING A FAILURE OF THE LOWER SUSPENSION MOUNTING, LEADING TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY THE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BRACKETS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-091 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Subaru Legacy - 1996, 1997

Subaru Outback - 1996, 1997

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.