2000 Subaru Legacy Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES
NHTSA campaign 00V091000 · Steering · filed Mar 24, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
Units reported
129
Manufacturer
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
Risk
Safety
Owner letters
Mailing began Mar 24, 2000
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT-SIDE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE LEFT SIDE TIE-ROD END CASTLE NUT AND INSTALL A NEW COTTER PIN.
NO VEHICLES HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS.ALL VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED BEFORE BEING DELIVERED TO CUSTOMERS.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V091000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.