The 2001 Subaru Outback has 2 recalls, with the most serious being a front bearing housing defect that can cause the wheel bearing to fail or the tie rod to separate, resulting in loss of steering control.
There is also a fuel system concern: the inner layers of certain fuel hoses can separate or deteriorate in very cold temperatures, allowing fuel to leak under the hood. If that leaked fuel contacts an ignition source, it can start an engine fire.
At a glance
What can fail
Fuel hoses from specific production lots can separate and deteriorate in very cold temperatures, causing fuel to leak. A leak near an ignition source could start an underhood fire.
What the fix does
Technicians will inspect your vehicle and replace any fuel hoses from the affected production lots.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Some vehicles have right front bearing housings that were cast improperly. Grease can leak out, causing the wheel bearing to fail or the tie rod to separate, which could result in loss of steering control.
What the fix does
The affected right front bearing housings will be replaced with properly cast units.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
