NHTSA recall 99V-249 (99V249000)

power train recall reported September 17, 1999 - about 13 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V249000
Also written as: 99V-249
Reported: September 17, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~13
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SEDAN L MODEL PASSENGER VEHICLES. ANTI-RUST COATING WAS INCORRECTLY APPLIED TO THE TRANSVERSE LINK MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE BODY. OVER TIME THE COATING SHRINKS, CAUSING A TORQUE DECREASE OF THE BOLT THAT SECURES THE TRANSVERSE LINK BRACKET TO THE VEHICLE BODY.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE BRACKET AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION OF THE TRANSVERSE LINK FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REMOVE THE ANTI-RUST COATING UNDER THE MOUNTING LOCATION OF THE LEFT TRANSVERVE LINK MOUNTING BRACKET BOLT AND RETORQUE THE MOUNTING BOLT TO THE REQUIRED TORQUE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-249 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Subaru Legacy - 2000

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