Defect Description For Recall
When The Vehicle Is Driven Continuously Under Extremely Cold Temperatures (-22 Degrees F.) And High Humidity Weather Conditions, The Transmission Breathing (Air) Vent Can Be Blocked Due To Moisture Freezing At The Oil Level Gauge. If This Occurs, Pressure Inside The Transmission Case Will Increase And Push Out The Rear Oil Seal, Causing Transmission Oil Leakage. The Lack Of Lubrication Can Burn The Internal Components Of The Transmission, Cause The Transmission To Seize And The Vehicle To Come To A Sudden Stop.
Make Of Vehicle
SUBARU
Model Of Vehicle
LOYALE
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
94V052000
Component Description
Power Train:Manual Transmission
Effect Of Defect
Sudden Stops Without Prior Warning Can Cause Vehicle Occupants To Be Thrown Around The Vehicle And Cause Loss Of Vehicle Control Which Can Result In An Accident.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Modify The Oil Gauge Pipe And Modify The Oil Level Gauge (Dipstick) Or Replace It, Depending On The Type Of Dipstick In The Vehicle.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
31295
Date Owners Notified
19940624
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Subaru Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19940323