NHTSA recall 98V-127 (98V127000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported June 8, 1998 - about 20,306 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V127000
Also written as: 98V-127
Reported: June 8, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~20,306
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, ALSO SERVICE PARTS SUPPLIED TO SUBARU DEALERS ARE INVOLVED (LOT NUMBERS F01 J21D2, F01 J30D2, F02 J09D1, F02 J09D2, AND F02 J20D1). THE PUROLATOR OIL FILTER CANS USED ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE CAUSING A VAPORIZED OIL SPRAY AND SUBSEQUENT OIL LEAK.

Why it is dangerous

THIS VAPORIZED OIL SPRAY CAN RESULT IN OIL VAPOR IGNITION BY THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE UNDERHOOD FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THESE ENGINE OIL FILTERS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-127 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Subaru Legacy - 1998, 1999

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

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