NHTSA Recall 01V034000: Seats
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,627 vehicles. It affects 2001 Subaru Legacy.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V034000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | February 7, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 30, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manually-adjustable (non-powered) seats. Certain inner front slide rail latch mechanisms may have been improperly welded.
Safety risk
If an inner slide rail latch mechanism breaks due to improper welding, forward and rearward seat adjustment will no longer be possible. In the event of a crash, the slide rails could break, exposing the occupant to a risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace one or both front seat inner slide rails. Owner notification began march 30, 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.
Notes
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 01V034000
| 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.