The 1995 Subaru Legacy has 3 recalls, the most serious being airbags that can deploy without warning when the undercarriage's tow hooks strike a curb, pothole, speed bump, or dip in the road.
An unexpected airbag deployment while driving raises a serious risk of injury to the driver or front passenger, with no crash or collision required to trigger it. The front coil springs are also under recall, primarily affecting vehicles registered or originally sold in northern and mid-Atlantic states where road salt is common. The paint on these springs can break down after prolonged salt exposure, allowing corrosion to weaken the metal until the spring fractures. When a spring breaks, the free end can work its way past the spring seat and press into the sidewall of a front tire, potentially deflating it while the vehicle is moving.
At a glance
What can fail
Front coil springs with poor paint quality can corrode in salty conditions and break. A broken spring may shift and puncture the front tire.
What the fix does
Dealers will install spring guards on both front struts and replace any broken springs at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Front coil springs have poor paint quality that can rust and break when exposed to road salt, particularly in cold-weather states.
What the fix does
Dealers will install spring guards on both front struts and replace any broken springs at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Front tow hooks can contact the undercarriage when driving over curbs, dips, speed bumps, or potholes, potentially triggering inadvertent airbag deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the front tow hooks from your vehicle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
