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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V091000 | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | from 03/13/2000 to 03/16/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 129 | 03/24/2000 | MFR | SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. | 03/24/2000 | 03/27/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the left-side steering knuckle arm was incorrectly assembled. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in a loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the torque on the left side tie-rod end castle nut and install a new cotter pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | No vehicles have been delivered to customers.all vehicles will be repaired before being delivered to customers. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 040901 | 08/15/2001 | 625877 | Subject on regarding steering knocking/rattle noise when turning. *et | 12/10/2001 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| 041104 | 01/15/2004 | 10006338 | Power steering hose - new style. *tt | 04/28/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 1 | 04/29/2000 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 12/26/1999 | 11/11/1999 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 10/02/1999 | 11/04/1999 | ||
| 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 | |||