The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The throttle shaft ball bearing on the sensor side of the throttle body assembly was not installed in certain throttle bodies.
The risk
Operation of a vehicle with a missing throttle shaft bearing can eventuallly lead to an incomplete return of the throttle valve resulting in a high idling condition.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the throttle body and replace the throttle assembly if the bearing is missing.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-035 (98V035000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Component | Vehicle speed control |
| Report date | February 20, 1998 |
| Owners notified | April 27, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 61,115 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the speed control & acceleration
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-035 repair free?
Yes. Subaru dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the throttle body and replace the throttle assembly if the bearing is missing.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 61,115 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.