Transport CanadaCritical
1997 SUBARU LEGACYTransport Canada Recall #1998030
The official notice
Defect
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLIES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY FAIL DUE TO POOR WELDS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY. THIS CAN RESULT IN STUCK IGNITION KEYS, BROKEN SHIFT LEVERS/LINKAGES AND IMPROPER MOVEMENT OF SHIFT LEVERS.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
AUTOMATIC SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE FURNISHED BY A DIFFERENT SUPPLIER.
1,393 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SDB-51Updated June 10, 2026