1997-1998 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback recall: gear position indication (prndl)
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 20, 1998. It covers about 19,386 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 19,386
- reported
- Feb 20, 1998
- owners notified
- Jun 15, 1998
- related complaints
- 58
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. Due to poor welds, ignition keys can stick, shift levers/linkages can break and shift levers can move.
- Risk
- This condition can cause unexpected movement of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash or property damage.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the automatic transmission shift lever assemblies (except the handle grip).
Recall number 98V042000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 1997-1998 19971998
- Subaru Outback 1997-1998 19971998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 58 complaints about transmission problems.
1997 Subaru Legacy1998 Subaru Legacy1997 Subaru Outback1998 Subaru Outback
Questions about recall 98V042000
Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Subaru Legacy and Subaru Outback gear position indication (prndl)?
Yes. Recall 98V042000, reported on February 20, 1998, covers about 19,386 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V042000?
Dealers will replace the automatic transmission shift lever assemblies (except the handle grip).
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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