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Vehicle recall 98V127000 · June 8, 1998

1998-1999 Subaru Legacy

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).

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
Consequence
This vaporized oil spray can result in oil vapor ignition by the hot exhaust system resulting in a possible underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace these engine oil filters.
Notes
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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
98V127000
Reported to NHTSA
June 8, 1998
Filed by
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification
September 15, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected
20,306
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Recall 98V127000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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