NHTSA recall 00V391000
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Subaru Legacy
Reported Nov 21, 20001,977 vehicles affectedSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number WXY-82Built Aug 14, 2000 – Aug 28, 2000
The defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a casting flaw in the right front bearing housing could result in loss of steering if the casting flaw should exist in the tie-rod arm.
The risk
This casting flaw could cause grease leakage, front wheel bearing failure due to loss of grease, or loss of steering due to tie-rod end separation.
The remedy
Dealers will replace all front bearing housings with a lot number of OF15.