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Vehicle recall 99V249000 · September 17, 1999

2000 Subaru Legacy

Vehicle description: sedan l model passenger vehicles.

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

Summary
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.
Consequence
This can result in loosening of the bracket and subsequent separation of the transverse link from the vehicle frame.
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.
Notes
Owner notification began September 27, 1999. 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
99V249000
Reported to NHTSA
September 17, 1999
Filed by
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification
September 27, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected
13
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Power train › Driveline › Center support bearing
Recall 99V249000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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