Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS
01V216000SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.from 01/25/1994 to 01/30/1998V (Vehicle)18000009/18/2001MFRSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.06/25/200106/26/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with front coil springs originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new york, new jersey, new hampshire, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. the front coil springs were produced with poor paint quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive salt, can result in breakage of the spring.
Consequence SummaryDepending on the location of the fracture, a broken spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire. some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring.
Corrective SummaryDealers will notifiy customers to bring their vehicle to an authorize dealership to have a spring guard installed on both front struts to prevent tire puncture and replace any broken springs free of charge. owner notification began september 18, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET
98V091000SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.from 06/03/1996 to 09/30/1996V (Vehicle)2944206/29/1998MFRSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.05/04/199805/06/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummarySuch 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and replace if necessary the front suspension support brackets.
NotesOwner notification began june 29, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SUSPENSION
01010201/01/2002627826Information regarding front spring guard bulletin update. *yd02/25/2002
WXK6806/29/1998602763Procedures on transverse link assemblies. *yc01/11/1999
WXK6806/29/1998601879Subject on transverse link assemblies. *yc08/28/1998
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
03500212/23/200210000642New procedure for replacing rear wheel bearings. *tt03/26/2003
SUB19970102/01/1997512551995-97 legacy rear wheel bearing/seal noise. *jd06/27/1997
SUSPENSION - REAR
SUB03970101/01/199751247High pitched noise from rear of vehicles- the cause may be rear axle oil seal number 2 coming loose from its mounting (place vehicle on lift and rotating the tire on the side suspected of noise). *jd06/27/1997

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION
10/01/2001310/01/2001
 Engine was knocking and making a ticking noise, brakes were making a squeak/ loud noise, dealership is aware of problem. *ak consumer stated that the vehicle pulls to the right and steering wheel wobbles, also rim was replaced due to it being bent. *yd
04/01/1997
 This all-wheel drive hydroplaned in very heavy rain, enbeknownst to my wife, until the car drifted toward the median of the divided 4-lane. traction was regained and she was propelled across and down the embankment. thankfully, no cars were coming -- plus, the all-wheel drive got her back up the embankment and home. shouldn't a light or sensor be required so all-wheel drive car owners know when hydroplaning occurs? how else is there to know?!? thanks so much.
10/23/1998206/18/1997
 Vehicle lot balance control during swift steering resulting in collision, violent deployment of air bag resulting in injuries to consumer (forearm and facial).
07/13/19981
 Recall notice sent for suspension weld work to be completed, however denied due to lack of parts.
08/01/1997104/08/1997
 Crunching noise in front end suspension area prior to recall notice.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM
11/29/1998106/01/1997
 Control arm creased at center during turn at low speed. damage appears similar to plastic straw placed under pressure at both ends until stress causes to crease. tow operator, a certified mechanic, stated he saw no scratch or other evidence of impact that would cause the crease to occur, strongly suggesting that this incident was the product of long term stress related failure. dealer, however, disagrees with this analysis, and states impact must have occurred to cause damage. in any event, such a condition could easily be life threatening under other circumstances. for what it's worth, i would suggest that the arm either be strengthend or protected to mitigate such a possibility.
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS
09/25/20011
 Recall 01v216000, consumer received recall letter in september, has been told by subaru there were no parts available for repairs. *ak *yh

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