NHTSA Recall 00V392000: Seat belts: rear/other
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 368 vehicles. It affects 2001 Subaru Legacy.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V392000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | WWA-84 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER |
| Report received | November 21, 2000 |
| Owner notification | January 26, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Incorrect beige rear center seat belt webbing was installed. The belt length is too short.
Safety risk
The seat occupant would not be properly restrained in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all beige colored rear center lap/shoulder belts with lot number 0171.
Notes
Owner notification began january 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact subaru at 1-800-782-2783. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V392000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Subaru Legacy | 2001 |
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.