Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 00V-091 · 2000 Subaru Legacy
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall 00V-091 covers 129 2000 Subaru Legacy for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V091000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT-SIDE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE LEFT SIDE TIE-ROD END CASTLE NUT AND INSTALL A NEW COTTER PIN.
NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS.ALL VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED BEFORE BEING DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 13, 2000 to March 16, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.