NHTSA Recall 01V216000: Coil springs (suspension)
SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 180,000 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Subaru Legacy.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V216000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › SPRINGS › COIL SPRINGS |
| Report received | June 25, 2001 |
| Owner notification | September 18, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with front coil springs originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new york, new jersey, new hampshire, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin, and in the district of columbia. The front coil springs were produced with poor paint quality which, after continued exposure to corrosive salt, can result in breakage of the spring.
Safety risk
Depending on the location of the fracture, a broken spring could move past the spring seat and contact a front tire. Some tires have deflated due to contact with a broken spring.
Remedy
Dealers will notifiy customers to bring their vehicle to an authorize dealership to have a spring guard installed on both front struts to prevent tire puncture and replace any broken springs free of charge. Owner notification began september 18, 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 01V216000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Subaru Legacy | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Subaru Outback | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
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.