3 recalls across 3 model years
The Subaru XT6 has 3 recalls covering all three model years (1988-1990), with the most serious being a transmission seal failure on 1989 all-wheel-drive manual transmission models where frost buildup can pressurize the transmission case and push out the oil seal, leading to fluid loss and potential drivetrain damage.
The steering system accounts for the other two recalls, affecting both the 1988 and 1990 model years. On these vehicles, the electronically controlled power steering pump can malfunction and drop power assist intermittently. The hazard comes from the unpredictable nature of the failure: when power steering cuts out, the driver can still steer manually with more effort, but if the assist suddenly returns while the driver is compensating with added force, the steering can jerk unexpectedly and cause loss of control.
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