Recall 01V-034: 2001 Subaru Legacy

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Feb 7, 2001, covering about 3,627 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-034
Report date
Feb 7, 2001
Vehicles affected
3,627
Owners notified
Mar 30, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manually-adjustable (Non-powered) seats. Certain inner front slide rail latch mechanisms may have been improperly welded.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerSUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
ComponentSeats
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V034000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Subaru Legacy2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-034?

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manually-adjustable (Non-powered) seats. Certain inner front slide rail latch mechanisms may have been improperly welded.

How is recall 01V-034 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.