Recall 98V127000: Engine Oil Filter Bracket
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V127000Component: ENGINE: OIL FILTER/BRACKET
Manufacturer: SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Year: 1999
Make: SUBARU
Model: LEGACY
Year of Recall: '98
Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20306
Summary:
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.
This vaporized oil spray can result in oil vapor ignition by the hot exhaust system resulting in a possible underhood fire.
Dealers will inspect and replace these engine oil filters.
Owner notification began September 15, 1998. 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. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).