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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUBARU1998LEGACY BRIGHTON WAGON AWD F4-2.2L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSRECALL - FRONT SPRING GUARD UPDATE
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC
Recall - Front Spring Guard Update
1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Recall - Front Spring Guard Update
NUMBER: WWE-88R
DATE: 01/2002
APPLICABILITY:
1995~1999MY Subaru Legacy and Outback Vehicles
SUBJECT:
Front Spring Guard Bulletin Update
DESCRIPTION
The following information supplements the WWE-88 "Front Spring Guard Bulletin" released in September 2001.
After-market Replacement Struts
It has been determined that Front Spring Guards may not properly fit on vehicles equipped with some non-OE (after-market) replacement front struts. In cases where it is not possible to install the Front Spring Guards, it will be necessary to install new OE replacement front springs. In these cases, replacement of the front springs will be covered by the recall and eliminate the need to install Front Spring Guards in order to complete the WWE-88 recall.
The vehicle owner should be advised that the front springs were replaced as an alternate repair method because the vehicle had non-OE (after-market) replacement front struts and the Front Spring Guards would not properly fit.
Replacement of after-market front struts with new O.E. struts, in order to install Front Spring Guards, will not be covered by this recall.
For claim entry, follow claim submission procedure 2 outlined in the original campaign bulletin.
Revised VIN Range
SOA has determined that the VIN range for 1996 Legacy sedans was published incorrectly. The correct VIN range is T*200001 - T*213040. Owners of affected vehicles within all VIN ranges have been notified.
The correct affected VIN range is shown.
Disclaimer
DATE: 01/2002
APPLICABILITY:
1995~1999MY Subaru Legacy and Outback Vehicles
SUBJECT:
Front Spring Guard Bulletin Update
DESCRIPTION
The following information supplements the WWE-88 "Front Spring Guard Bulletin" released in September 2001.
After-market Replacement Struts
It has been determined that Front Spring Guards may not properly fit on vehicles equipped with some non-OE (after-market) replacement front struts. In cases where it is not possible to install the Front Spring Guards, it will be necessary to install new OE replacement front springs. In these cases, replacement of the front springs will be covered by the recall and eliminate the need to install Front Spring Guards in order to complete the WWE-88 recall.
The vehicle owner should be advised that the front springs were replaced as an alternate repair method because the vehicle had non-OE (after-market) replacement front struts and the Front Spring Guards would not properly fit.
Replacement of after-market front struts with new O.E. struts, in order to install Front Spring Guards, will not be covered by this recall.
For claim entry, follow claim submission procedure 2 outlined in the original campaign bulletin.
Revised VIN Range
SOA has determined that the VIN range for 1996 Legacy sedans was published incorrectly. The correct VIN range is T*200001 - T*213040. Owners of affected vehicles within all VIN ranges have been notified.
The correct affected VIN range is shown.
Disclaimer
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.