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SUBARU issued a recall on the LEGACY and OUTBACK models
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Car
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Industry
System: Engine
Units affected: 2,207
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| OUTBACK | SUBARU | 1998 |
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The issue
THE ORIGINAL OIL FILTER CANS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE CAUSING AN INITIAL VAPORIZED OIL SPRAY AND SUBSEQUENT OIL LEAK. SUCH VAPORIZED OIL SPRAY CAN RESULT IN OIL VAPOUR IGNITION BY THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND SUBSEQUENT UNDERHOOD FIRE.CORRECTION: VEHICLES WHICH HAVE NOT HAD THEIR FIRST SERVICE INSPECTION WILL HAVE THE OIL AND FILTER CHANGED.