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2001 SUBARU Legacy

8 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
The fuel pump in your vehicle is the part that sends gasoline from the tank to your engine. There's a chance that the aftermarket fuel pump installed in your Subaru may leak fuel when the gas tank is full, which can happen if it's near a spark or flame.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel leaks onto a hot surface, it could catch fire, posing a serious risk to you and others around the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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 #02V282000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's automatic transmission parking rod was made incorrectly, which could cause the parking mechanism to not engage when you put the transmission in park.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your vehicle could move or roll without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
We'll replace the automatic transmission parking rod assembly for free at an authorized dealership. You'll receive a notification in November 2002, and the final notification will be in January 2003.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD. WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE "P" (PARK) POSITION, THE TRANSMISSION PARK MECHANISM, THAT IS INTENDED TO HOLD YOUR VEHICLE, MAY NOT ENGAGE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE VEHICLE COULD THEN MOVE/ROLL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING ROD ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION JANUARY 8, 2003. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE SENT DURING NOVEMBER 2002. 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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Critical #00V393000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's under-hood fuel hoses may leak fuel at low temperatures if they've aged and become less flexible.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel leaks and there's an ignition source, it could cause a fire.
Free Fix
The dealership will inspect and replace the affected fuel hoses at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE OF UNDER-HOOD FUEL HOSES AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (-40 DEGREES C) ONCE THE FUEL HOSES AGE AND BECOME LESS FLEXIBLE.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR UNDER-HOOD FUEL HOSES WITH LOT NUMBERS 0804 AND 0806 AND ALL FUEL HOSES WITH THOSE NUMBERS WILL BE REPLACED.
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Critical #00V391000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's steering system has a potential flaw in the right front bearing housing that could cause steering loss.
Risk if Unfixed
If left unfixed, this flaw could lead to grease leakage, front wheel bearing failure, or even loss of steering control.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this is free! The dealership will replace all front bearing housings with a new one to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A CASTING FLAW IN THE RIGHT FRONT BEARING HOUSING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING IF THE CASTING FLAW SHOULD EXIST IN THE TIE-ROD ARM.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CASTING FLAW COULD CAUSE GREASE LEAKAGE, FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE DUE TO LOSS OF GREASE, OR LOSS OF STEERING DUE TO TIE-ROD END SEPARATION.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT BEARING HOUSINGS WITH A LOT NUMBER OF OF15.
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High Priority #03V153000 Plain English
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SUSPENSION:REAR

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear suspension subframe is a metal structure that helps keep your car stable on the road. In some areas with high road salt usage, the paint on this component can wear off and cause rust to form.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rust gets bad enough, the subframe could break while you're driving, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing your risk of being in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Subaru dealer will clean and protect the subframe with a rust-resistant coating, all for free. Just bring your vehicle in on the scheduled service date and you'll be good to go.
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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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High Priority #00V392000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle has incorrect seat belt webbing that's too short. It's for the rear center seat belt.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the seat occupant might not be properly restrained, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the incorrect seat belt with a new one, free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INCORRECT BEIGE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING WAS INSTALLED. THE BELT LENGTH IS TOO SHORT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL BEIGE COLORED REAR CENTER LAP/SHOULDER BELTS WITH LOT NUMBER 0171.
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Low Priority #01V034000 Plain English
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SEATS

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle has manually-adjustable front seats with a potential welding issue in the inner slide rail latch mechanism.
Risk if Unfixed
If this issue isn't fixed, the slide rail could break in a crash, putting you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace one or both front seat inner slide rails for free. You should schedule a service appointment as soon as possible to get this fixed.
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Original — What Happened
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUALLY-ADJUSTABLE (NON-POWERED) SEATS. CERTAIN INNER FRONT SLIDE RAIL LATCH MECHANISMS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY WELDED.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF AN INNER SLIDE RAIL LATCH MECHANISM BREAKS DUE TO IMPROPER WELDING, FORWARD AND REARWARD SEAT ADJUSTMENT WILL NO LONGER BE POSSIBLE. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SLIDE RAILS COULD BREAK, EXPOSING THE OCCUPANT TO A RISK OF INJURY.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH FRONT SEAT INNER SLIDE RAILS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 30, 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.
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Under Review #04V128000 Plain English
Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's cruise control cable might come loose and get stuck, causing the throttle to stay open.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Subaru will fix this for free by installing a cable retaining clip to keep the cruise control cable in place.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER SEDANS, WAGONS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE COULD COME OUT OF ITS TRACK ON THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER AND LODGE ON THE CONTROL LEVER TAB WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION AND WILL REMAIN IN AN OPEN POSITION.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THIS OCCURS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CRUISE CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP TO THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER TAB ON THE THROTTLE SHAFT IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE FROM COMING OUT OF ITS TRACK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SUBARU AT 1-800-782-2783.
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Browse by Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
2000
4 recalls

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