This vaporized oil spray can result in oil vapor ignition by the hot exhaust system resulting in a possible underhood fire.

Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine

Date Announced
JUN 08, 1998
Vehicles Affected
20,306
NHTSA Campaign #
98V127000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles, also service parts supplied to Subaru dealers are involved (lot numbers F01 J21D2, F01 J30D2, F02 J09D1, F02 J09D2, and F02 J20D1). The purolator oil filter cans used on these vehicles can fracture causing a vaporized oil spray and subsequent oil leak.
Actions
Dealers will inspect and replace these engine oil filters.
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