Subaru 1998–1999 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Recalled June 8, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V127000 · Subaru
Hazard
THIS VAPORIZED OIL SPRAY CAN RESULT IN OIL VAPOR IGNITION BY THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THESE ENGINE OIL FILTERS.
Units
20,306 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, ALSO SERVICE PARTS SUPPLIED TO SUBARU DEALERS ARE INVOLVED (LOT NUMBERS F01 J21D2, F01 J30D2, F02 J09D1, F02 J09D2, AND F02 J20D1). THE PUROLATOR OIL FILTER CANS USED ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE CAUSING A VAPORIZED OIL SPRAY AND SUBSEQUENT OIL LEAK.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THESE ENGINE OIL FILTERS.
Product
Subaru LEGACY
Manufacturer(s)
Subaru of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →