1998-1999 Subaru Legacy recall: engine
Subaru Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 8, 1998. It covers about 20,306 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 20,306
- reported
- Jun 8, 1998
- owners notified
- Sep 15, 1998
- related complaints
- 43
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V127000
Affected vehicles
- Subaru Legacy 1998-1999 19981999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 43 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 98V127000
Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Subaru Legacy engine?
Yes. Recall 98V127000, reported on June 8, 1998, covers about 20,306 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V127000?
Dealers will inspect and replace these engine oil filters.
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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