1997 SUBARU Legacy

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

6 Recalls for 1997 SUBARU Legacy

Recall Date Component Summary
1997-11-13 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE WITHIN THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SWITCH HOUSING CAN CAUSE A BINDING BETWEEN THE ACTUATING BUTTON AND THE HOUSING.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED HAZARD WARNING SWITCH.

1998-02-20 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

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.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLIES (EXCEPT THE HANDLE GRIP).

1998-05-04 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER STATION WAGON, SEDAN AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING, FRACTURES CAN OCCUR ON THE SUPPORT BRACKET OF THE FRONT TRANSVERSE LINK.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY THE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BRACKETS.

1998-02-20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THROTTLE SHAFT BALL BEARING ON THE SENSOR SIDE OF THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY WAS NOT INSTALLED IN CERTAIN THROTTLE BODIES.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE THROTTLE BODY AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY IF THE BEARING IS MISSING.

2001-06-25 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT COIL SPRINGS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN, AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH POOR PAINT QUALITY WHICH, AFTER CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE SALT, CAN RESULT IN BREAKAGE OF THE SPRING.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL NOTIFIY CUSTOMERS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A SPRING GUARD INSTALLED ON BOTH FRONT STRUTS TO PREVENT TIRE PUNCTURE AND REPLACE ANY BROKEN SPRINGS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 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.

2000-05-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ALTERNATOR PROBLEM THAT CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CHARGING CAPABILITY.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR WITH A MODIFIED ALTERNATOR. OWNERS WILL ALSO BE CAUTIONED THAT, SHOULD THE ALTERNATOR TELLTALE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATE, THEY MUST SEEK IMMEDIATE REPAIR TO AVOID THE EVENTUAL LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE STALL.

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2017-08-06 STEERING | SUSPENSION | WHEELS
ODI Number: 11013111
2020-11-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11375007
2014-12-08 ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10662887
2014-04-02 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10576868
2013-11-08 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10551508
2013-09-28 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10545985
2012-02-22 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10448926
2012-02-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 10446947
2010-02-01 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10303534
2009-11-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10293403
2009-02-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10259756
2008-11-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10247657
2008-10-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10245208
2008-09-18 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10242783
2008-08-15 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10238404
2008-05-03 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10226565
2008-02-11 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10218307
2007-09-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10204444
2006-06-05 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
ODI Number: 10158980
2005-08-16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
ODI Number: 10133120
2005-06-22 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 10126205
2005-02-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10111315
2005-03-24 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10109548
2005-01-08 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 10105986
2004-03-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10060133
2003-12-03 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10049965
2003-12-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10049945
2003-12-02 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
ODI Number: 10050176
2003-10-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10042496
2003-11-05 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10042764
2003-09-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10040582
2003-10-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10038415
2003-08-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10033998
2003-06-05 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 10021114
2003-01-14 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10002691
2002-07-25 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
ODI Number: 8014727
2002-05-07 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 8009378
2002-03-11 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 8005304
2002-04-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 8007307
2002-01-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 8001843
2001-12-19 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 8000951
2006-09-25 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 10169200
2001-11-06 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
ODI Number: 898808
2001-11-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 898798
2001-11-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | SUSPENSION | WHEELS:RIM
ODI Number: 899069
2001-08-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 894633
2001-06-27 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 891460
2000-12-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 877111
2000-10-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 872918
2000-03-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
ODI Number: 858228
1999-12-16 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 852980
2000-01-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 855154
1999-10-26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 851767
1999-08-26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 845891
1999-06-24 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 841010
1999-05-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 838163
1999-01-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | STEERING
ODI Number: 833538
1998-11-05 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 830183
1998-12-29 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 832806
1998-12-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 832423
1998-08-07 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
ODI Number: 826438
1997-12-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 819943
1997-11-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 819379
1998-05-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 821343
1997-08-21 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 815554
1997-09-23 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 816577
1997-07-29 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 814463
1997-01-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 807474
1997-01-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
ODI Number: 807473
1997-04-09 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 810144
1997-03-25 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 810402
1996-11-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 805430
2002-06-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 786014
1999-01-10 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 781804
1998-09-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | STEERING
ODI Number: 780591
2002-08-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 766345
2002-06-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 762757
2002-07-05 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 763842
2002-04-25 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 761173
2002-01-13 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 756775
2002-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 756894
2001-12-04 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 755261
2001-12-14 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 755645
2001-12-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 755481
2001-11-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 754517
2001-11-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 754516
2001-11-05 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
ODI Number: 754109
2001-04-26 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 744618
2001-04-02 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 743425
2001-03-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 743115
2001-04-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 743563
2000-12-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 737243
2000-08-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 729767
2000-08-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 728593
2000-08-14 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 727916
2000-08-02 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 726443
2000-07-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 726041
2000-02-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 718161
2000-01-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 716964
1999-10-19 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 713532
1999-09-21 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 711692
1999-05-27 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 706922
1999-05-16 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 706546
1999-02-11 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 703187
1999-01-12 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
ODI Number: 701048
1998-12-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
ODI Number: 701362
1998-11-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 700388
1998-02-05 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 605745
2002-09-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 567692
1999-10-29 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 549562
1999-10-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 549138
1999-07-27 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 547515
1998-11-13 AIR BAGS | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 542567
1998-09-15 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 540015
1998-07-07 INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 537363
1998-06-19 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 537138
1998-08-03 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 538605
1998-07-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 538209
1998-07-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 538027
1998-07-21 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 538027
1998-07-21 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 538027
1998-05-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 535226
1998-05-04 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 535182
1998-05-17 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 535841
1998-05-10 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 535383
1998-06-03 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 536627
1998-05-25 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 536139
1998-04-07 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
ODI Number: 533616
1998-04-23 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 534493
1998-04-19 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 534593
1998-03-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 532875
1997-12-01 STEERING
ODI Number: 523326
1997-10-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 524944
1997-07-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 521321
1997-09-30 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 522810
1997-09-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 522810
1997-07-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 517954
1996-12-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 512386
1996-11-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 510972
2000-02-10 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
ODI Number: 856700
1998-06-23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 537000
1999-10-18 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 713500
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1 Investigations for 1997 SUBARU Legacy

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
1999-11-01 2000-05-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

33 Service Alerts for 1997 SUBARU Legacy

Date Description
2022-03-18 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic essential information during diagnosis and repair of the Infotainment concerns. (Applicable to all models with Harman or Denso CP1 Infotainment).

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2021-06-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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2021-06-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin is to advise of SOA⿿s revised catalytic converter recycling program shipping procedure.

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2021-06-17 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

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2021-06-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual models

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2021-02-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

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2020-04-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

All Models (Vehicle Cleaning- COVID-19Best Practices)

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2020-08-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Special Service Tools Cross Reference List.

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2019-05-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

To help reduce confusion and increase technician efficiency, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has developed the following cross reference list to help locate the appropriate Special Service Tool.

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2019-07-11 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

This Service Information bulletin announces instruction for application of additional lubrication between the brake caliper support and pad clips. This will prevent the pad from dragging due to corrosion buildup which may result in uneven o

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2019-05-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Subaru Service and Technical Support Line Newletter.

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2003-05-19 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

CLUTCH PEDAL STICKING. *TT

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1998-09-11 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

1997 AND LATER LEGACY EXHIBITING BODY DRIVELINE VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS. *YC

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1999-01-05 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A SLIGHT ENGINE HESITATION ON VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS 2.5L AND 2.2L ENGINES. TT

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1998-08-01 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

INFORMATION ON INSTALLING REAR DIFFERENTIAL PROTECTOR . *TT

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2002-12-23 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

NEW PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. *TT

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2011-02-03 190000 TIRES

SUBARU: THERE IS A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO AN IMPORPER WHEEL BALANCE. *RM

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1997-02-01 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

1995-97 LEGACY REAR WHEEL BEARING/SEAL NOISE. *JD

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1997-02-01 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CHECK TO SEE WHERE THE RADIO FADER CONTROL KNOB IS POSITIONED AFTER INSTALLATION. *JD

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1997-02-01 160000 STRUCTURE

CREAKING NOISE EMANATING FROM THE RIGHT REAR ROCKER PANEL AREA ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES- COMING FROM THE AREA JUST IN FRONT OF THE DOG LEG AREA AT THE ROCKER SILL. *JD

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1997-01-01 013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

CLUNK NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING OVER A BUMPY ROAD SURFACE- NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOX. *JD

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1997-01-01 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

HIGH PITCHED NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLES- THE CAUSE MAY BE REAR AXLE OIL SEAL NUMBER 2 COMING LOOSE FROM ITS MOUNTING (PLACE VEHICLE ON LIFT AND ROTATING THE TIRE ON THE SIDE SUSPECTED OF NOISE). *JD

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2000-10-15 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF ALTERNATOR CHARGING DUE TO A BROKEN BRUSH WIRE. *TT

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1997-08-06 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SERVICE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT VOLUME 7 FOR THE ABS 5.3I SYSTEM. *TT

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1998-03-01 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE MOISTURE ACCUMULATION IN THE HEADLIGHTS. *YC

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1997-05-16 100000 POWER TRAIN

SUBJECT ON TRANSFER CLUTCH BINDING AND/OR BUCKING ON TURNS. *YC

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2002-01-01 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING SHIFTER RATTLE. *JG

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1998-06-29 020000 SUSPENSION

PROCEDURES ON TRANSVERSE LINK ASSEMBLIES. *YC

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2007-07-01 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

HEADLIGHT BULB SOCKET REPAIRS. *KB

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2006-02-01 061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

RUBBING MARK ON TIMING BELT. SUBARU. *TT

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1998-06-29 020000 SUSPENSION

SUBJECT ON TRANSVERSE LINK ASSEMBLIES. *YC

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2001-08-15 010000 STEERING

SUBJECT ON REGARDING STEERING KNOCKING/RATTLE NOISE WHEN TURNING. *ET

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2005-04-20 151400 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION REGARDING SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR. *YH UPDATED *EH

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1997 SUBARU Legacy

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