2001 Subaru Legacy recall: seats
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 7, 2001. It covers about 3,627 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,627
- reported
- Feb 7, 2001
- owners notified
- Mar 30, 2001
Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manually-adjustable (non-powered) seats. Certain inner front slide rail latch mechanisms may have been improperly welded.
- Risk
- If an inner slide rail latch mechanism breaks due to improper welding, forward and rearward seat adjustment will no longer be possible. In the event of a crash, the slide rails could break, exposing the occupant to a risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace one or both front seat inner slide rails. Owner notification began march 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1‑800‑782‑2783.
Recall number 01V034000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 2001 2001
Questions about recall 01V034000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Subaru Legacy seats?
Yes. Recall 01V034000, reported on February 7, 2001, covers about 3,627 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V034000?
Dealers will replace one or both front seat inner slide rails. Owner notification began march 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1‑800‑782‑2783.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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