Is the 2000 SUBARU Legacy safe to drive?

The 2000 SUBARU Legacy has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY recall for the 2000 SUBARU Legacy? (Campaign #00V091000)

Your vehicle has a problem with the left-side steering knuckle arm, which was assembled incorrectly. If this isn't fixed, you could lose control of your steering, which could lead to an accident. Don't worry, this fix is free! The dealership will inspect the tie-rod end castle nut and install a new cotter pin to get your steering back to normal.

Campaign 00V091000

Critical Plain English 2000-03-24

What This Recall Means

Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

What Happened

Your vehicle has a problem with the left-side steering knuckle arm, which was assembled incorrectly.

Risk if Unfixed

If this isn't fixed, you could lose control of your steering, which could lead to an accident.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Don't worry, this fix is free! The dealership will inspect the tie-rod end castle nut and install a new cotter pin to get your steering back to normal.

Affected Vehicles

2000 SUBARU Legacy

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #00V091000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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