Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V052000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 31295 | 06/24/1994 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 03/23/1994 | 03/31/1994 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | When the vehicle is driven continuously under extremely cold temperatures (-22 degrees f.) and high humidity weather conditions, the transmission breathing (air) vent can be blocked due to moisture freezing at the oil level gauge. if this occurs, pressure inside the transmission case will increase and push out the rear oil seal, causing transmission oil leakage. the lack of lubrication can burn the internal components of the transmission, cause the transmission to seize and the vehicle to come to a sudden stop. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicle occupants to be thrown around the vehicle and cause loss of vehicle control which can result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will modify the oil gauge pipe and modify the oil level gauge (dipstick) or replace it, depending on the type of dipstick in the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: powertrain; transmission; 5 speed.vehicle description: xt-6 and legacy all-wheel drive 5-speed manual transmissions and loyale equipped with an on-demand 4 wheel drive 5-speed transmissions; registered in the following states: ak, ct, de, il, in, ia, me, md, ma, mi, mn, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, wi.note: if your equipment is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact subaru service at 1-800-782-2783. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Transmission problem with legacy. *bf the consumer stated that his vehicle will not shift past the second gear. *tc | |||
| 11/25/1997 | 11/01/1993 | ||
| Vehicle brought in for service two separate times for the same problem at 43,000 miles, for suspected transmission problems. was told that the oil pump, timing belt, and idle control valve were defective and needed replacement under warranty. at 60,000 miles the car was serviced for regular maintenance, and told to check the transmission, as it was still not functioning correctly. four thousand miles later, at 64,000 miles, the transmission seized while driving with two small children and one passenger. the dealer refuses to pay for repair at this time. retrieved information regarding the recall on 1993 legacy transmissions, concerned that i never received the recall information, nor was told by any of the last three dealers that i have delt with about this potential life-threatening defect! | |||
| 04/22/1994 | 2 | ||
| Transmission occasionally jumps out of gear, causing sudden acceleration. | |||
| 08/23/1995 | |||
| The reverse gear went out of transmission. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| Purchased car as a program car, the 4-wheel drive locked up . please describe .*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/18/2001 | 3 | 11/01/1993 | |
| The clutch on this vehicle has failed three (3) times. it was replaced by the dealer in 1995, replaced again in 1999 and has failed a third time in december 2001. the failure of the clutch is a severe safety hazard as the driver suddenly finds the vehicle can't move. all of the replacements have been performed by the original dealer using subaru original parts.*ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1994 | |
| Clutch wore out prematurely. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| Left cv joint malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/22/2006 | 167000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was a recall on the vehicle, nhtsa #94v052000 concerning the manual transmission. the recall work was performed prior to purchase. the transmission locked up while driving 25 mph. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, but has not been inspected. | |||