2000 Subaru Legacy recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2000 Subaru Legacy, covering 170,142 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- This recall applies to certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Certain rear suspension subframe components were produced with poor paint quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive road salts for a period of several years, could result in rust-out of the component and possible breakage of the subframe.
- Risk
- If such breakage occurs while the vehicle is being operated, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will clean and rust-proof the rear suspension subframe. Owner notification began july 14, 2003. 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 03V153000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The left-side steering knuckle arm was incorrectly assembled.
- Risk
- This condition could result in a loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the torque on the left side tie-rod end castle nut and install a new cotter pin.
Recall number 00V091000 · Recall details
Power train: driveline: center support bearing
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sedan l model passenger vehicles. Anti-rust coating was incorrectly applied to the transverse link mounting surface of the vehicle body. Over time the coating shrinks, causing a torque decrease of the bolt that secures the transverse link bracket to the vehicle body.
- Risk
- This can result in loosening of the bracket and subsequent separation of the transverse link from the vehicle frame.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if necessary, remove the anti-rust coating under the mounting location of the left transverve link mounting bracket bolt and retorque the mounting bolt to the required torque.
Recall number 99V249000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Subaru Legacy recalls
How do I check if my 2000 Subaru Legacy has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2000 Subaru Legacy have?
3, covering suspension, steering and power train.
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