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when the vehicle is driven continuously under extremely cold temperatures (-22 degrees f.) and high humidity weather conditions, the transmission breathing (air) vent can be blocked due to moisture freezing at the oil level gauge. if this occurs, pressure inside the transmission case will increase and push out the rear oil seal, causing transmission oil leakage. the lack of lubrication can burn the internal components of the transmission, cause the transmission to seize and the vehicle to come to a sudden stop.

Corrective Action

sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicle occupants to be thrown around the vehicle and cause loss of vehicle control which can result in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will modify the oil gauge pipe and modify the oil level gauge (dipstick) or replace it, depending on the type of dipstick in the vehicle.

1992 Subaru Loyale

Component

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicle occupants to be thrown around the vehicle and cause loss of vehicle control which can result in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will modify the oil gauge pipe and modify the oil level gauge (dipstick) or replace it, depending on the type of dipstick in the vehicle.

1991 Subaru Loyale

Component

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicle occupants to be thrown around the vehicle and cause loss of vehicle control which can result in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will modify the oil gauge pipe and modify the oil level gauge (dipstick) or replace it, depending on the type of dipstick in the vehicle.

1991 Subaru Loyale

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

transmission shift linkage may be incorrectly adjusted and would not be engaged in a full park position when placed in park.

Corrective Action

if transmission park mechanism is not in park while thevehicle is running or on an incline, a runaway situation would occur whichcould result in a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

repair the transmission park mechanism.

1990 Subaru Loyale

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.

Corrective Action

delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

Recall Notes

install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.

1990 Subaru Loyale

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

Corrective Action

the safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.

1990 Subaru Loyale

Component

Power Train:Manual Transmission

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

sudden stops without prior warning can cause vehicle occupants to be thrown around the vehicle and cause loss of vehicle control which can result in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will modify the oil gauge pipe and modify the oil level gauge (dipstick) or replace it, depending on the type of dipstick in the vehicle.

1990 Subaru Loyale

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

transmission shift linkage may be incorrectly adjusted and would not be engaged in a full park position when placed in park.

Corrective Action

if transmission park mechanism is not in park while thevehicle is running or on an incline, a runaway situation would occur whichcould result in a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

repair the transmission park mechanism.

1989 Subaru Loyale

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

under certain load conditions, the park gear may not disengage immediately when the transmission lever is moved from park to reverse.

Corrective Action

delayed release of transmission from park causes delayedand possibly abrupt vehicle movement that could result in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

Recall Notes

install a modified parking brake pawl to prevent delayed release into reverse gear.