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2000 SUBARU Legacy

4 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #13E065000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Airtex Products, LP
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a faulty fuel pump that can leak fuel when the gas tank is full, which can cause a fire.
Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire, which can cause serious damage or injury.
Free Fix
Airtex will replace the fuel pump in your vehicle free of charge, and you will be notified when the replacement is available.
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Original — What Happened
Airtex Products LP (Airtex) is recalling certain model E8598M, E8518M, E8600M, E8596M, and E8597M fuel pumps manufactured July 26, 2013, and July 29, 2013 and used as aftermarket replacements on Subaru Baja's, Outback's and Legacy's. The affected fuel pumps were sold or installed into the aftermarket applications on or after July 26, 2013, and may may leak fuel from the base of a fuel line connection when the gas tank is full.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Airtex will notify owners, and will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Recall is expected to begin on January 2, 2014. Customers may contact Airtex at 1-800-880-3056. The recall is expected to begin during January 2014. This recall is being conducted by Airtex, not by Subaru.
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Critical #00V091000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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.
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.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT-SIDE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE LEFT SIDE TIE-ROD END CASTLE NUT AND INSTALL A NEW COTTER PIN.
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Critical #99V249000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's center support bearing, which helps connect the drivetrain to the vehicle body, has a problem with the anti-rust coating. This coating can cause the bolt that holds the transverse link bracket to loosen over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unfixed, the bracket can come loose and cause the transverse link to separate from the vehicle frame, which can lead to serious safety issues.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! The dealership will inspect your vehicle and remove the faulty anti-rust coating, then retighten the mounting bolt to the correct torque specification.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOOSENING OF THE BRACKET AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION OF THE TRANSVERSE LINK FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #03V153000 Plain English
Component

SUSPENSION:REAR

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear suspension subframe may have been produced with poor paint quality, which could lead to rust and breakage over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the subframe breaks while you're driving, it could affect control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will clean and rust-proof the rear suspension subframe for free. You should contact them to schedule a service date and ensure the repair is done within a reasonable time.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF SUCH BREAKAGE OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED, CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE AFFECTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — 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.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall

Other SUBARU Legacy Years

2023
2 recalls
2022
2 recalls
2021
3 recalls
2020
6 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
10 recalls
2013
12 recalls
2012
16 recalls
2011
16 recalls
2010
18 recalls
2009
13 recalls
2008
9 recalls
2007
9 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
9 recalls
2004
11 recalls
2003
15 recalls
2002
5 recalls
2001
8 recalls

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