Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
00V091000SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.from 03/13/2000 to 03/16/2000V (Vehicle)12903/24/2000MFRSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.03/24/200003/27/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. the left-side steering knuckle arm was incorrectly assembled.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could result in a loss of steering control.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the torque on the left side tie-rod end castle nut and install a new cotter pin.
NotesNo vehicles have been delivered to customers.all vehicles will be repaired before being delivered to customers.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
STEERING
04090108/15/2001625877Subject on regarding steering knocking/rattle noise when turning. *et12/10/2001
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
04110401/15/200410006338Power steering hose - new style. *tt04/28/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
STEERING
104/29/2000
 There is a clunking sound in the front suspension and vibration in the steering whem making a turn. the dealer has been contacted. was informed there is nothing that can be done. *jg *ak
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
12/26/199911/11/1999
 While driving vehicle began to steer out of control, resulting in a skid across three lanes into the median. before coming to a stop, it flipped off an opening in the mrdian where a road ran underneath and landed upside down on the roof of the car onto the road 15-20 feet below. passenger's side was completely crushed, whereas driver's side remained intct. consumer sustained a black eye/whiplash/many bruises, and general trauma. vehicle was totaled. *ak
STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK
10/02/199911/04/1999
 Vibration occurring whenever driving and running over bump or rough roa/ while making small turns. dealer notified and informed consumer that they are aware of problem and have no remedy at this time. also, dealer replaced steering rack. *ak