Subaru of America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Subaru of America, Inc. in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 21, 2000

(Campaign #: WXY-82)

SUBARU/STEERING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A CASTING FLAW IN THE RIGHT FRONT BEARING HOUSING COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING IF THE CASTING FLAW SHOULD EXIST IN THE TIE-ROD ARM.

NHTSA ID: 00V391000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 1,977

Consequence Summary:

THIS CASTING FLAW COULD CAUSE GREASE LEAKAGE, FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE DUE TO LOSS OF GREASE, OR LOSS OF STEERING DUE TO TIE-ROD END SEPARATION.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FRONT BEARING HOUSINGS WITH A LOT NUMBER OF OF15.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 21, 2000

(Campaign #: WWA-84)

SUBARU/SEAT BELT WEBBING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. INCORRECT BEIGE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING WAS INSTALLED. THE BELT LENGTH IS TOO SHORT.

NHTSA ID: 00V392000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 368

Consequence Summary:

THE SEAT OCCUPANT WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL BEIGE COLORED REAR CENTER LAP/SHOULDER BELTS WITH LOT NUMBER 0171.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 21, 2000

(Campaign #: WXZ-83)

SUBARU/FUEL LEAKAGE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE OF UNDER-HOOD FUEL HOSES AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (-40 DEGREES C) ONCE THE FUEL HOSES AGE AND BECOME LESS FLEXIBLE.

NHTSA ID: 00V393000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 1,456

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR UNDER-HOOD FUEL HOSES WITH LOT NUMBERS 0804 AND 0806 AND ALL FUEL HOSES WITH THOSE NUMBERS WILL BE REPLACED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 15, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUBARU/ALTERNATOR

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ALTERNATOR PROBLEM THAT CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CHARGING CAPABILITY.

NHTSA ID: 00I002000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 223,520

Consequence Summary:

IF THE ALTERNATOR FAILS, THE ALTERNATOR WARNING TELLTALE WILL ALERT THE DRIVER TO THE PROBLEM, GIVING AMPLE OPPORTUNITY TO SEEK REPAIR BEFORE A LOSS OF BATTERY POWER, WHICH, IF THE WARNING WERE IGNORED, COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE POWER (ENGINE STALL).

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR WITH A MODIFIED ALTERNATOR. OWNERS WILL ALSO BE CAUTIONED THAT, SHOULD THE ALTERNATOR TELLTALE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATE, THEY MUST SEEK IMMEDIATE REPAIR TO AVOID THE EVENTUAL LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE STALL.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 24, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUBARU/STEERING KNUCKLE ARM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT-SIDE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.

NHTSA ID: 00V091000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 129

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE ON THE LEFT SIDE TIE-ROD END CASTLE NUT AND INSTALL A NEW COTTER PIN.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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