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Recall 1998154 — Subaru Forester – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1998154 — SUBARU FORESTER

Transport CanadaLow Risk

July 22, 1998

1998 SUBARU FORESTERTransport Canada Recall #1998154

STRUCTURE

The official notice

Defect

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 215 - BUMPERS. THE FRONT RIGHT CORNER IMPACT TEST FOR THE STANDARD CAUSES THE RIGHT FRONT FOG LAMP LENS TO BREAK.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED BEHIND THE FRONT BUMPER ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

4,152 vehicles affectedMfr ref: XEO-77Updated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1998 SUBARU FORESTER2 recalls