Power train: manual transmissionRecall 89V-028 · 1988–1989 Subaru Justy
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall 89V-028 covers 15,000 1988–1989 Subaru Justy for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V028000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DUE TO THE DESIGN OF THE TRANSMISSION CASE DIPSTICK AND THE FLUID LEVEL CHECKING METHOD, THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION OF THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE EXTENSION HOUSING BEARING.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE BEARING SEIZURE AND POSSIBLE REAR WHEELLOCKUP, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL MODIFIED DIPSTICK AND INSERT INFORMATION IN OWNERS MANUAL ON THE CORRECT FLUID LEVEL CHECKING PROCEDURES.
SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION FLUID.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIVE SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES.
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 August 1, 1987 to March 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.