Subaru Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V127000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V127000 by Subaru Of America, Inc.. Includes 20,306 affected units, SUBARU/PUROLATOR OIL FILTERS, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, also service parts supplied to subaru dealers are involved (lot numbers f01 j21d2, f01 j30d2, f02 j09d1, f02 j09d2, and f02 j20d1). the purolator oil filter cans used on these vehicles can fracture causing a vaporized oil spray and subsequent oil leak.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace these engine oil filters.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V127000

Manufacturer: Subaru Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-06-08T00:00:00

Subject: Subaru/purolator oil filters

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 20,306

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, also service parts supplied to subaru dealers are involved (lot numbers f01 j21d2, f01 j30d2, f02 j09d1, f02 j09d2, and f02 j20d1). the purolator oil filter cans used on these vehicles can fracture causing a vaporized oil spray and subsequent oil leak.

Consequence Summary: This vaporized oil spray can result in oil vapor ignition by the hot exhaust system resulting in a possible underhood fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and replace these engine oil filters.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-k6cy.fz6a_hqik

NHTSA ID: 98V127000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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