NHTSA Recall 00V091000: Tie rod assembly (steering)

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on March 24, 2000, covering an estimated 129 vehicles. It affects 2000 Subaru Legacy.

129

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

2000

owners notified (March 24)

NHTSA campaign	00V091000
Component	STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Report received	March 24, 2000
Owner notification	March 24, 2000
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The left-side steering knuckle arm was incorrectly assembled.

Safety risk

This condition could result in a loss of steering control.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the torque on the left side tie-rod end castle nut and install a new cotter pin.

Notes

No vehicles have been delivered to customers.all vehicles will be repaired before being delivered to customers.

Vehicles covered by recall 00V091000

Make and model	Model years
Subaru Legacy	2000

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.